To ensure that everyone, from beginners to seasoned cyclists, can enjoy cycle tourism, we’ve selected four recommended ride courses that allow you to fully experience Unzen-Amakusa National Park.
Cherry blossom spring ride
This is a wide-ranging sightseeing course that will appeal to cyclists. It’s especially recommended in spring as you can visit famous cherry blossom viewing spots.
- Total distance:115km
- Estimated time: Approximately 7.5 hours
*The time required will vary depending on riding speed, individual skill level, weather conditions, and other factors.
Ancient Trip Ride ① [Tanazoko Port Edition]
Let’s head to Tanazoko Port, one of the bases for the regular ferry service to Goshoura Island, the island of dinosaurs!
- Total distance:19.1km
- Estimated time: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
*The time required will vary depending on riding speed, individual skill level, weather conditions, and other factors.
Ancient Trip Ride ② [Goshoura Edition]
Once you arrive at Goshoura, the island of dinosaurs, rent a bicycle and explore the ancient ruins. From the Ammonite Museum to the Sphenoceramus Wall, it’s like an ancient museum floating on the sea!
- Total distance:10.2km
- Estimated time: Approximately 50 minutes
*The time required will vary depending on riding speed, individual skill level, weather conditions, and other factors.
Earth’s Breath Georide ① [Unzen-Shimabara Edition]
From Kumamoto Port, take a ferry to Shimabara Port. Explore Unzen Hell, where the earth’s breath erupts, and then take a ferry from Kuchinotsu Port to Amakusa’s Oniike Port.
- Total distance:43.2km
- Estimated time: Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes
*The time required will vary depending on riding speed, individual skill level, weather conditions, and other factors.
Earth’s Breath Georide ② [Amakusa Edition]
After taking a ferry from Kuchinotsu Port to Oniike Port, enjoy a georide along Amakusa’s beautiful coastline. Take in the stunning rock formations and unique shapes of the coastline.
- Total distance:90.85km
- Estimated time: Approximately 6 hours
*The time required will vary depending on riding speed, individual skill level, weather conditions, and other factors.
