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Concept
(*) 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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Experiences
Why Not Come and See Breathtaking Scenery That Has Been Protected for 70 Years?
It has been 70 years since Unzen–Amakusa National Park was designated as a national park in 1956. Countless visitors have been captivated by the superb views here over the decades. Kamiamakusa lies right in the heart of this area. It offers many spectacular viewpoints: the archipelago landscape woven from the islands, the view from Mt.Sengan, the cherry blossoms of Iwajima in spring, and the crystal clear blue sea.
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Unparalleled Tastiness of Amakusa Citrus in Amakusa
Amakusa citrus is cultivated in the region of the same name. The Amakusa citrus grown in Kamiamakusa is so perfectly refined it is as if it was selectively bred for this land.
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“The Gold Rush of the Conger Eel World Is Here!!”
In Kamiamakusa's Oyano Town, blessed with an abundance of seafood, there is an ingredient that is attracting a considerable amount of attention. The name of this ingredient is "Golden Conger Eel". Why is the conger eel caught in the fishing grounds sandwiched between the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea called this? The answer lies in its beauty.
Destinations
People ＜ Cats! Cats! Cats!
"A Soothing Island Full of Cats"
Yushima is located in the middle of the Ariake Sea between the Amakusa Islands and the Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture. This small island, about four kilometers in circumference, is also known by the nickname of "Island of Cats." As the name suggests, there are many cats on this island. It is said that there are more cats than residents on the island. (The number of residents is about 230 while the number of cats is about 250 as of December 2024.) Each cat has been given a name and is well looked after.
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Age in Which Lighthouses Are Also Given Human Form
You may instinctively do a double take when you hear a lighthouse has been turned into a character. In fact, lighthouses across Japan are being given human form one after another in a historical entertainment project called "AKARI NO MORIBITO (Guardians of Light)." The concept of this project is that "souls" reside in lighthouses to protect Japan from disasters at sea on the stage of modern Japanese history. This concept gives a slightly NANAME-UE unexpected perspective on lighthouses.
Experiences
Three Thrilling "S" Attractions of Kamiamakusa: Superb Views, Sheer Cliff and Screaming!
TENKU-ZIPLINE SHIRATAKE opened in Himedo Shiratake Forest Park in Himedo-machi in Kamiamakusa in October 2024! You can use a special pulley to glide down a wire rope stretching from the summit of Mt. Shiratake to near the summit of Mt. Nakadake to the north.
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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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