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(*) Naname-ue is Japanese. It is a word that expresses a situation one step or greatly beyond expected/predicted results or a truly unexpected situation.
Where is Kamiamakusa located?
Kamiamakusa is located at the approach to the Amakusa Islands in the southwest of Kumamoto Prefecture. It is terrain bursting with the charms of both the sea and mountains. The various ways to enjoy Kamiamakusa - seafood, sea leisure, views from the summits of the mountains, cruising and trekking - will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations!
THINGS FROM KAMIAMAKUSA
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Destinations
Pass Through the Entrance to Take a Mysterious Trip in Time Back to the Past
The historical figure that Kamiamakusa is most proud of is Amakusa Shiro (Masuda Shiro Tokisada). Amakusa was the person who, although a teenager, marshalled the passions of the people to drive the rebel forces in the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion in the 17th century when the Shogunate began cracking down on Christians. The Amakusa Shiro Museum tells of the era when Amakusa Shiro lived, the history of Christianity and nanban (foreign) culture through videos, dioramas, projection mapping and performances. The facility periodically collaborates with universities to hold special exhibitions to reconstruct the situation at that time such as by displaying valuable books and tools. The museum is located within Amakusa Shiro Park. Its unique architectural beauty also makes it worth seeing.
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Kamiamakusa:
City of Flowers!
When you visit Kamiamakusa, you will find yourself in a colorful City of Flowers: fields of rape blossoms which are the first to announce the arrival of spring, Mt. Sengan and Iwasakura Hana Park where you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom, a wide variety of cut flowers you can appreciate throughout the year, and Kamiamakusa Flower Festival!
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My Name Is Yushima Daikon and I Am from Yushima
Did you know that difficult-to-find daikon radish is grown in Kamiamakusa? It is called "Yushima Daikon." Yushima Daikon is grown on Yushima located almost in the center of the Ariake Sea sandwiched between the Amakusa Islands and the Shimabara Peninsula. It is said that rebel forces held a meeting to determine their strategy on Yushima at the time of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion. Therefore, you may have heard Yushima being called Dango (Meeting) Island.
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Letting Charming Sake Travel
The rice grown in Kamiamakusa crosses the sea, crosses the land, crosses the sea once again and is then turned into sake on Sado Island before returning home to Kamiamakusa. LIGHT PASS sake is made with a commitment to following that long journey.
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Eat Kuruma Shrimp Live While It Is Still Moving with the Highest Level of Freshness!
Kuruma shrimp is a branded shrimp which ranks alongside regular lobsters or spiny lobsters. Its greatest characteristic, besides its size, is its taste. The rich and tender taste has a tastiness with a different dimension of tastiness which you cannot experience at all with ordinary shrimp.
Experiences
Milky Fiddler Crabs: An Endangered Species Which Wants to Stand Out
You can see a crab which will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations in Kamiamakusa. It really stands out during the breeding season despite being a very precious creature which has been designated an endangered species.
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The "Tora-san of Amakusa" Jumps out at You from the Screen!
The "Tora-san of Amakusa," who looks exactly like the Tora-san character from the Japanese movie series Otoko wa Tsurai yo, awaits travelers in Kamiamakusa. His appearance, which makes it look like Tora-san has jumped out at you from a television or screen, means he is a high-level look-a-like. He looks just like the real Tora-san even down to the position of the mole on his face. He voluntarily participates in events held in Shibamata, Katsushika-ku every year and is sometimes asked by people to take his photograph with them. This means he truly embodies an attitude that greatly exceeds (NANAME-UE) expectations in Kamiakusa!
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Superb Views × Sunset = Ultra-superb Views
The sunset fascinates people with its beauty while serving as a sign signaling the end of the day. There are various spots where you can view the beautiful sunset in Kamiamakusa. In particular, the sunset you can see from Mt. Takabuto allows you to enjoy a distinctive sunset due to the natural landscape in addition to having a beauty to the extent it has been selected as one of the top one hundred sunsets in Japan. The sun setting in the sea between the islands known as one of the three great islands named Matsushima in Japan is a landscape that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations - it is distinctive to a normal sunset on the horizon. It would be a waste not to see this distinctive sunset if you come all the way to visit Kamiamakusa. There are also many hot spring inns in the city. Therefore, why don't you spend you time relaxing in a inn after watching the sunset?
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Cycle across the Island on a High-spec Bicycle!
Rental bicycles that can be enjoyed in various areas are a strong ally of travelers. However, the rental bicycles in Kamiamakusa are a little bit different. The difference is undeniably their quality and originality. The 10 road bikes here have special specifications designed on the motif of NANAME-UE KAMIAMAKUSA. They were co-produced with one of the world's leading bicycle manufacturers called "DIZO" (Taiwan). Furthermore, the components (e.g., bicycle gears) are SHIMANO 105 that are also suitable for bike races. Enjoying such luxurious bicycles as rental bicycles will truly greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations.
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Wow! 50 cm!
A Roll Cake?
No!
It's a Long Cake!
Cake Kobo Pumpkin in Kamiamakusa gives you a dream-like experience when you sink your teeth into its roll cake with a length of 50 cm from the beginning. You can enjoy this sweet of a double extra-large roll cake of 50 cm that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations in this shop. However, it is not just long; the simple taste of the eggs and cream will invite you to take another bite. Moreover, in addition to the plain flavor, you can also try salted caramel, matcha green tea, chocolate and seasonal limited flavors. There are so many flavors available you will find it difficult to try them all.
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Authentic
Chicken of the Sea
Amakusadaiou Bar Sun Hara-Ippai is a restaurant specializing in local specialties made from Amakusadaiou - the local traditional pedigree chicken breed of Kamiamakusa. This restaurant, which extols the virtues of being a local traditional pedigree chicken specialist in Kamiamakusa with its abundant marine product resources, will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations as a restaurant that is truly worthy of being located in Kamiamakusa.
Destinations
The Aorta
of the Islands!
Ten Bridges
of Kamiamakusa!
The natural landscapes and tourist attractions, which are the pride of Kamiamakusa and which will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations, have been produced from the topography unique to Kamiamakusa consisting of islands of various sizes. It is the many bridges spanning these islands which support that originality! These bridges, which support tourist attractions that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations, link that main throughfare and small islands centered on the Five Bridges of Amakusa which connect the main throughfare.
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