Overview
Explore the serene Sakitsu Village, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, on this immersive bus trip from Kumamoto City. Experience the unique blend of coastal Japanese life and hidden Christian heritage through a guided tour of the area. This tour includes a round-trip bus ticket and a sightseeing bus that takes you to key attractions such as the Amakusa Collegio Museum and the beautiful Sakitsu Church. Enjoy the freedom to explore the village at your own pace while soaking in the cultural richness of this historical site. - Guided sightseeing bus tour in Amakusa round bus - Round-trip transportation from Kumamoto City included - Visit significant sites including the Amakusa Collegio Museum and Oe Church - Lunch at local eateries is not included, with free time for dining
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Amakusa Gurutto Sightseeing Bus fare
- Roundtrip bus fare (between Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal/Kumamoto Station and Hondo Bus Center)
What's Not Included
- Expenses not mentioned
- Amakusa Collegio Museum
- Amakusa Rosario Museum
- Minatoya
- Lunch
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Departs from 7:55
Stop 2
Departs from 8:03
Stop 3
- Arrives at Hondo Bus Center around 10:32 on weekdays, 10:33 on Saturdays, and 10:29 on Sundays - Free time before the Amakusa Gurutto Sightseeing Bus departs ※ Please check in for the sightseeing bus at Hondo Bus Center.
Stop 4
After departs Hondo Bus Center (11:25) 11:50–13:00 Free time for lunch
Stop 5
13:20–13:50 If you need to enter, you will need to pay the entrance fee yourself. [Fee] Adults ¥300, High school students ¥200, Elementary & junior high school students ¥150
Stop 6
Sakitsu Village Walking Tour & ★Minatoya (14:05–15:05) If you need to enter, you will need to pay the entrance fee yourself. ★ Minatoya: [Fee] ¥100 per person
Stop 7
★Amakusa Rosario Museum & Oe Church (15:15–16:10) If you need to enter, you will need to pay the entrance fee yourself. ★ Amakusa Rosario Museum: [Fee] Adults ¥300, High school students ¥200, Elementary & junior high school students ¥150
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear a mask inside Sakitsu Church.
- No refunds or compensation will be provided if services cannot be offered due to customer circumstances.
- The timetable for the Amakusa-go bus is subject to change without notice. Please make sure to check the schedule yourself in advance
- Sakitsu Church may not be open for viewing during worship services.
- Other facilities may also be unavailable for viewing depending on circumstances.
- The Amakusa-go bus has limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Boarding is not possible when seats are full.
- Due to church events, entry may be restricted without prior notice. In such cases, the visit may be skipped or replaced with a drive-by viewing. (Please remember that churches are sacred spaces for prayer — we ask for respectful behavior.)
- Each stop on the Amakusa Gurutto Sightseeing Bus includes a guided tour. If you prefer to explore freely, please inform the guide on the day. However, you must return to the bus before the departure time.
- Lunch is not included. Time will be allocated for lunch, so please dine at your own discretion (e.g., at Michi-no-Eki Kakashi-no-Sato or Aimuri).
- Please note that if there are many participants, you may be seated with other guests.
- If you are a foreign national who does not speak Japanese, please indicate this in the remarks section.