A leisurely day trip to the island of dinosaurs

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After enjoying a traditional craft experience, take a boat to Goshoura! Connect with the memories of life on the dinosaur island.

Hondo Bus Center

10:00

Shimoura Clay Toy Painting Experience [Shimoura Bentenkai]

10:15

Based on the traditional Amakusa clay dolls that have been produced in Amakusa since the Edo period, the Shimoura clay toys are gaining popularity as lucky charms. Choose your favorite clay toy shape and enjoy a painting experience.

Shimoura Bentenkai

  • Address: 1303-1 Shimoura-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • TEL: 090-9587-7589
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Lunchtime [EBISU Seaside Terrace]

11:50

This cafe offers a wide selection of food and drinks, including their signature “Kami Katsu Don” (pork cutlet rice bowl) made with Amakusa pork, as well as seasonal and cafe menu items. Why not spend some relaxing time while gazing at the beautiful ocean on Amakusa’s east coast?

EBISU Seaside Terrace

  • Address: 1284-8 Miyata, Kuratake-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • TEL: 0969-66-2362
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Tanasoko Port

12:50

Goshoura Port

13:30

Visit to Goshoura Dinosaur Island Museum [Goshoura Dinosaur Island Museum]

13:40

The museum displays approximately 2,000 specimens, primarily focusing on valuable fossils discovered in the Amakusa region, as well as complete dinosaur skeletons from around the world. Visitors can learn about the history of Amakusa through exhibits of fossils found in the region and videos related to the area.

Amakusa City Goshoura Dinosaur Island Museum

  • Address: 4310-5 Goshoura, Goshoura-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • TEL: 0969-67-2325
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Goshoura Local Products Center Shiosai-kan
[Goshoura Local Products Center Shiosai-kan]

15:00

This souvenir shop is located near Goshoura Port, the gateway to Goshoura. It sells mainly seafood, as well as local agricultural products and processed goods, and also carries souvenirs such as dinosaur-themed items. It also functions as a tourist information center, so be sure to stop by when you visit Goshoura.

Goshoura Local Products Center Shiosai-kan

  • Address: 4310-8 Goshoura, Goshoura-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • TEL: 0969-67-1234
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Goshoura Port

15:50

Tanasoko Port

16:25

Hondo Bus Center

17:00