Ushibuka Haiya Bridge
牛深ハイヤ大橋
A curved sea bridge at Ushibuka port, the southernmost point of Amakusa, designed with involvement from Italian architect Renzo Piano, with a strong fishing-port atmosphere beneath it.
The Ushibuka Haiya Bridge is 883 metres long and opened to traffic in 1997. It links Ushibuka port with Shimosu Island. The graceful curved deck was designed with the involvement of the Renzo Piano studio, and it is considered the most beautiful bridge in Amakusa. Beside the bridge, the Ushibuka Kaisai-kan explains the fishing industry and the Haiya dance of Ushibuka, and from the summit of nearby Ushibuka Park you can see the full view of the bridge and the harbour. Ushibuka is the largest fishing port in Kumamoto Prefecture, where you can eat fresh seafood dishes. The lively Haiya Festival takes place on the third weekend of April. It is about an hour's drive from Hondo, and can be combined with a visit to Sakitsu.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sakitsu Church & Village
- Amakusa Collegio Museum
- Amakusa Rosario Museum
- Oe Church
- Jusanbutsu Park
- Myokenura
- Shimoda Onsen (Amakusa)
- Jumanyama Observatory