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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.
The Five Bridges of Amakusa, which opened in 1966 to link the mainland of Kyushu and the Amakusa Islands, are not just roads; they themselves are also playing a role greatly beyond (NANAMA-UE) expectations as tourist attractions. For example, you can have fun with various activities which will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations that are only possible because they are bridges. These activities include driving around the bridges to enjoy yourself as if gliding on the sea, taking a cruise to experience the impressiveness of the bridges while looking up at them from below and trekking to take in the panoramic scenery interwoven with the five bridges from the summit of the mountain. These bridges are truly the foundation of Kamiamakusa that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations.
In addition to the Five Bridges of Kamiamakusa, please also make sure to visit the other unique bridges that connect the various islands when visiting Kamiamakusa. The form and atmosphere varies depending on the shape and distance of the connecting islands even for bridges in the same city. Why don't you find a sight that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations when you discover your favorite bridge?
No. 1 Bridge (Tenmon Bashi)
Connects Uto Peninsula and Oyanojima. The tallest (42 m) of the Five Bridges of Amakusa. Its maximum span length of 300 m made it the number one in the world at that time for a continuous truss bridge. [Bridge length: 502 m]
No. 2 Bridge (Oyano Bashi)
Connects Oyanojima and Nagaurajima. The first trussed langer bridge in Japan with a span length of over 150 m. [Bridge length: 249.1 m]
No. 3 Bridge (Nakano Bashi)
Connects Nagaurajima and Oikejima. In the top class in the world for a concrete PC rigid frame bridge with its span of 160 m. [Bridge length: 361 m]
No. 4 Bridge (Maejima Bashi)
Connects Oikejima and Maejima. The longest of the five bridges. It is a PC rigid frame bridge. [Bridge length: 510 m]
No. 5 Bridge (Matsushima Bashi)
A red bridge that connects Maejima and Amakusa Kamishima. The full-scale pipe arch structure bridge built in Japan. [Bridge length: 177.7 m]
Tenjo Kyo (New No. 1 Bridge)
Stands alongside the No. 1 Bridge. The largest solid rib arch bridge in Japan. It was opened in 2018. [Bridge length: 463 m]
Nishi-Oi Bashi
Connects Oyanojima and Yagyujima in front of Iwajima. [Bridge length: 238 m]
Higashi-Oi Bashi
Connects Yagyujima and Iwajima. It has a dynamic silhouette. [Bridge length: 380 m]
Nokama Ohashi
Connects Oyanojima and Nokamajima. It is a PC rigid frame bridge. [Bridge length: 295 m]
Hinoshima Ohashi
Connects Hinoshima and Bozushima. It is a rare loop bridge with one-way traffic according to traffic lights. [Bridge length: 290 m]
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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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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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Soon to Be Listed
as a World Heritage
Site?
The World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel in France is adored by people all over the world in addition to Japanese people.
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Aquarium with
Zero Distance
to Dolphins
This is a donut-shaped aquarium that floats above the sea. It's name is Sea Donut. You will never forget its form and the exhibitions inside it if you visit it once.
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Superb
Views
The scenery of Matsushima from the observation deck in Kamiamakusa is a superb view you cannot see anywhere else.
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A Roadside Station?
No! A Sea Station!
Roadside stations typically offer direct sales of vegetables, tourist information centers and restaurants. However, you can also buy fresh seafood at Kamiamakusa.
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New Sensation
Resort
Resorts areas popular with Japanese people include Hawaii, the Maldives and now Maejima. Come to Kamiamakusa for the most seasonal resort experience.