Amakusa Five Bridges
天草五橋
Five bridges linking the Uto Peninsula with the Amakusa islands. Along the way, sea views and small islands make up the 'Amakusa Matsushima' scenery.
The Amakusa Five Bridges opened in 1966. They run from Misumi in Uki city to Ōyano Island, Nagaura Island, Ikejima and Maejima, and on to Kami-Amakusa island. The first bridge, Tenmon Bridge, was among the largest continuous truss bridges in the world at the time. In 2018, a new bridge, Amagi Bridge, was built beside it. The route of the five bridges is called the 'Amakusa Pearl Line.' From viewpoints such as the Senganzan observation point and Mount Takamai, you can look down on the islands and bridges scattered over the sea, which has earned the area the name 'Amakusa Matsushima.' Along the way you can find fresh seafood and dolphin-watching boats. By car from Kumamoto city, it takes about an hour to reach Bridge No. 1. It is best combined with Misumi West Port. Coordinates are taken at Tenmon Bridge (Bridge No. 1).
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Misumi West Port
- Amakusa Shiro Museum
- Reigando Cave & Unganzen-ji
- Honmyo-ji Temple
- Sakuranobaba Josaien
- Former Hosokawa Gyobu Residence
- Kamitori & Shimotori Arcades
- Kumamoto Castle