9 Best Hotels & Ryokan in Amakusa for Relaxing in Outdoor Baths with Spectacular Views

Spectacular views that can only be seen in a particular location are the real thrill of traveling. There is also an open-air bath that is essential for a relaxing trip. A healing trip with a “stunning view and an open-air bath” is a standard travel destination, but many people say, “I have already visited all the famous places” or “I would prefer an open-air bath in a hidden scenic spot that is not crowded with people.” Is not it? Amakusa City, Kumamoto is recommended for such people! It's an island surrounded by the sea, so it's easy to see spectacular views of the sea and mountains.

Of course, sightseeing and leisure are also substantial. Places related to the great historical figure Amakusa Shiro, dolphin watching where you can meet wild dolphins, world heritage Sakitsu Village where you can see the rare scenery of a fishing village and a church, floating aquarium in the sea, Amakusa Pearl Garden. & Undersea Aquarium Sea Donut" and many other attractive spots♪

If you stay overnight in Amakusa, which is full of charm, soak in onsen, and enjoy fresh sea urchin and seafood for dinner, your tired mind and body will be rejuvenated. This time, we will introduce a hotel in Amakusa City where you can enjoy a relaxing "superb view and open-air bath".

“Oedo onsen Monogatari Amakusa Hotel Kameya” is located near Amakusa No. 2 Bridge, about an hour and a half by car from Kumamoto city. There are various types of guest rooms, so you're sure to find a room that's perfect for any travel situation. This is a Japanese-Western style room with an ocean view. You can enjoy the spectacular view of Amakusa from the large windows. It's as beautiful as a painting.

You can relax both physically and mentally in the large communal bath with a superb view. The Amakusa Pearl onsen, which is rich in bittern, is a natural hot spring source that is perfect for beautiful skin. It's great for women.

After enjoying onsen, go for a buffet in a yukata♪ In addition to Amakusa seafood such as deep-fried shrimp with heads and boiled fish, you can also enjoy deluxe Japanese and Western menus, and even sweets. There is also a live kitchen corner where you can enjoy freshly prepared food. It's a blissful time that you can enjoy with all five senses.

In addition to the observatory large public bath introduced earlier, there is also an open-air bath with a sense of openness. The view from the open-air bath is unobstructed, and the view at dusk is truly spectacular! In front of you, you can see Amakusa Fuji, which can only be crossed at low tide. You can see it in front of you. The fantastic atmosphere where the sky and the sea are dyed in orange makes it a perfect souvenir for a relaxing trip.

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About 90 minutes by car from Kumamoto city. "Hotel Ryugu", which is located right next to the 4th bridge of Amakusa Gokyo, offers a wonderful view that has been selected as one of the "Japan's Top 100 Sunset Views." The scenery from the vaunted view bath should be burned into your heart for the rest of your life.

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In addition to the observation bath, there are five other types of private open-air baths with different atmospheres. "Go no Yu" has a rock sauna for two and a tatami-floored washing area, so you can relax and unwind. It's a luxurious experience to have the spectacular view of Matsushima's ocean all to yourself without having to worry about your surroundings. If you soak in the mellow hot spring onsen, also known as "Beauty Bath," your skin may become smooth and moisturized.

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You can find meal at the private dining room if you are staying at the main building, or at in-room dining if you are staying at the Sarasakan. Both are private spaces where you can relax and enjoy the cuisine. Amakusa, rich in nature, is a treasure house of seafood. Lobsters, abalone, tiger prawns, and other gorgeous dishes are perfect for anniversaries and special celebrations. Both your heart and stomach will be satisfied.

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The rooms are divided into the "Main Building" and the "Sarasa Building," so you can choose according to your occasion and budget. Another attraction is that most rooms, with a few exceptions, have an ocean view. Spending time in a luxurious room with an ocean view is truly a blissful experience.

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The Sarasakan, which is the most popular in the building, has a wide veranda where you can relax and a semi-open-air bath. Both are facing the sea, and you can feel as if you are spending time on the sea. The space with Nanban culture is a luxurious room where you can enjoy a higher-grade healing.

About 50 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport, Tenku no Fune is a hotel in a great location built on a hill overlooking the archipelago and Matsushima. It's like a luxury liner floating in the sky. If you spend a luxurious time at a resort hotel filled with extraordinary things, your heart will be refreshed after a busy day.

This is the only hotel built in a location overlooking the Amakusa Gokyo Bridge, and the view from inside the building is spectacular. All rooms have a private open-air bath. That alone is enough to make me happy, but the view from the open-air bath is also impressive! You can feel a sense of unity as if you are blending in with the spectacular scenery of Amakusa. This is the "Sunset View Junior Suite".

Of course, the view from the guest room is also origami! Once you step into the "Panorama View Villa" room, you will instantly forget reality and be led to an extraordinary space. Spend a luxurious time watching the sea from the spacious deck terrace. All of the rooms are lovely, and you may be at a loss as to which room to choose.

The meal you're interested in is authentic Italian food that uses plenty of local ingredients! All plans include breakfast, as well as a carefully selected Amakusa Italian dinner. Please enjoy the marriage of superb view and delicious food.

At the back of the 1st floor, there is a deck terrace and a pool where the sea spreads out in front of you, and it is popular among families with children. Take a leisurely swim in the pool while gazing at the sea, relax in the poolside lounge after dinner, or gaze at the sky while feeling the night breeze. It's kind of romantic, like the world of foreign dramas.

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The sea is right there! About an hour's drive from Matsubashi IC, "Amakusa Nagisatei", which stands by the sea, faces the sea, so you can experience marine activities such as dolphin watching and banana boarding nearby. In addition, you can have plenty of pleasures unique to the seaside, such as a course meal full of shrimp for dinner ♪

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You can see the sea of Matsushima from all guest rooms. If you listen to the soothing sound of the waves and take your time looking at it, you will be able to spend your time in a relaxing mode.

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This hot onsen has a spectacular view, and when you soak in the bath, you'll feel like you're floating on the sea. There is also a private observation bath on the rooftop. Enjoy a luxurious time in a private space surrounded by the sea.

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Many repeat guests stay at this inn just for meal. Enjoy luxurious seafood dishes such as spiny lobster, abalone, and tiger prawn to your heart's content. I can't forget this taste, and I'm convinced that I will visit again!

Amakusa Onsen Hotel Alegria Gardens Amakusa, about 2 hours by car from Kumamoto city, is a spa resort hotel located on a hill by the sea. There is a wide variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and even a detached "Hanakan" with an open-air bath! Each room has a different taste and is so comfortable that you will want to come back again and again.

The guest rooms at the popular “Hanakan” are all equipped with open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs. The open view from the large single pane of glass is breathtakingly beautiful. You can relax while listening to the gentle waves of the majestic sea.

The onsen facility "Perla no Yufune" has two types of onsen. Surrounded by a forest, ``Yama no Yu/Mori no Yu'' is onsen you can enjoy forest bathing and sunbathing. Surrounded by the ocean, Umi no Yu offers a panoramic ocean view. Normally a closed sauna, but here you can see the ocean. With this, you can put it in without losing to the heat. Soaking in the luxurious onsen, where you can enjoy two spectacular views of green and blue, will warm your mind and body.

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The charm of the hotel is not over yet. Of course the wooden deck on the premises has an ocean view! How about spending some time chatting while feeling the sea breeze along the beach?

Boyokaku is about two and a half hours by car from Kumamoto city. It is a hotel that blends Japanese and Western styles, and retains the atmosphere of the Nanban culture that once flourished in Portugal. With Amakusa's oldest onsen, and having stayed at the Imperial Family, including the Emperor, you are sure to spend an unforgettable time at this one-of-a-kind hotel.

Guest room is ocean view. You will be captivated by the beauty of the East China Sea, which shines like jewels. I never get tired of watching the colors of the sky change over time. The fantastic view of the setting sun, which has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan, is a superb view that will impress you. As ryokan that blends Japanese and Western styles, there are a wide variety of rooms, from pure Japanese-style rooms to elegant Western-style rooms. Please choose according to your mood.

Shimoda onsen has a history of about 800 years. The Roman-style public bath with stained glass and plenty of granite has an exotic atmosphere. Surrender yourself to Amakusa's oldest onsen, which is said to make your skin smooth and smooth.

For dinner, enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine with a Japanese and Western twist. Depending on the season, you can enjoy freshly caught ingredients such as spiny lobster and abalone. Seafood lovers will love it.

At this hotel, the pool is open in the summer. The scenery of the beachside at dusk is beautiful, forgetting the busy days and feeling like a resort. If you can fully enjoy the relaxing space while feeling the sea breeze on your skin, you will surely be satisfied.

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“Ishiyama Rikyu Gosoku no Kutsu” is located about 2 hours by car from Uki City’s “Matsubase IC”. There are only 15 detached guest rooms in the vast grounds of about 10,000 tsubo, and it is a very luxurious structure. At this ryokan, which stands quietly on top of a mountain overlooking the East China Sea, you can spend time surrounded by the gentle sounds of nature, such as the chirping of birds and the whispering of the wind.

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All the rooms are separate rooms, so you can spend a quiet time in complete privacy. There are guest rooms with spectacular views of the mountains, guest rooms with spectacular views of the East China Sea, exotic guest rooms, and pure Japanese-style guest rooms. No matter which room you choose, an elegant time awaits you.

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The fact that all the rooms are detached makes them luxurious, but what's more, all the rooms also have an open-air bath. The view from the open-air bath varies depending on the room type, but some rooms even have a view of the ocean through the gaps in the trees. With such a luxurious space, you'll definitely want to stay in! Enjoy your hot onsen time to your heart's content in a private open-air bath surrounded by the nature of Amakusa.

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I have high hopes for your meal. Here, you can enjoy the ingredients of Amakusa, which is a treasure trove of natural seafood, in kaiseki cuisine. Satisfy both your heart and stomach by thoroughly savoring the best ingredients and heartfelt dishes in a solemn atmosphere with impressive scenery.Amakusa is a place where you can catch sea urchins all year round, but purple sea urchins can be caught in the spring and red sea urchins in the summer. Sea urchin" is the best taste. If you like sea urchin, please visit during that time.

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The cafe terrace overlooking the spectacular view of the East China Sea is a special place that can only be used by guests staying at "Premium Villa C". Champagne time while watching the beautiful sunset that makes you want to spill tears. Enjoy breakfast surrounded by the sparkling sea and the sounds of birds. Luxurious time to do nothing while gazing at the sparkling sea... how are you doing

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This is "Angel's Ladder," which is an annex to the "Amakusa Matsushima onsen Hotel Ryugu" that I introduced earlier. All rooms are over 60㎡, and the suite rooms with open-air baths are like a high-quality hideaway for adults, making them the perfect place to relax and heal the fatigue of everyday life.

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You can see the magnificent sea of Amakusa from your room or from your spacious private terrace. You can forget about time and relax in a stylish and fashionable space with a warm atmosphere. You can spend a superb moment listening to the sound of the waves as you soak in the open-air bath in your room.

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The open-air bath in the room is a natural onsen. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Amakusa while soaking in the hot water. It's a private room open-air bath, so you can use it as much as you like at any time. Of course, you can also use the observatory bath and the private open-air bath in the "Hotel Ryugu" main building, so if you want to change your mood, please do so ♪

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The restaurant's specialty dishes are mainly "teppanyaki dishes" and "creative Japanese dishes" that use fresh seafood from Amakusa and carefully selected ingredients from Kumamoto. Among them, the teppanyaki of "Ise lobster" and "Higo brown beef" are so delicious that once you try them, you will be captivated. Please have it at "Kokoro-Kokorozukushi" in the dining room dedicated to "Angel's Ladder".

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In "type S" rooms, you can have both dinner and breakfast in the private dining room. Chic and calm dining is truly a hideout for adults. It's perfect for those who want to enjoy their meal in a private space.

“Amakusa onsen Hotel Shoryuen Kaisei” is located about 90 minutes by car from Kumamoto city. This resort hotel boasts a natural onsen nestled in the nature of Amakusa. The beautiful sea of Amakusa spreads out in front of you, and the soothing sound of the waves should soothe your tired mind from everyday life.

All rooms have an ocean view. You can choose your favorite type from a Japanese-style room, a Japanese-Western style room, or a detached room. Among them, the special room "Shinsen" is perfect for those who want to relax in a private space. The maisonette-type rooms are equipped with a private open-air bath and dining room, so you can feel as if you are staying in a villa.

Our proud onsen is “Taiyo-no-Yu”, which is mild and gentle on the skin. From the open-air bath, you can see the sea and islands of Amakusa in full view, and you will definitely be captivated by the beautiful scenery. If you listen carefully, you can hear the rippling of the waves and feel the richness of nature.

The cuisine is made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy seafood unique to Amakusa, such as kuruma prawns, snow crabs, and spiny lobsters. Enjoy this sumptuous meal and feel immersed in happiness.

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There are many ways to get to Amakusa. Please choose the mode of transportation that suits your travel plan. First, the plane. This is recommended if you are traveling from a distant place such as Tokyo. Travel to Amakusa Airport via Aso Kumamoto Airport and Fukuoka Airport via Amakusa Airlines. Riding on an airplane with a cute dolphin design will be a memorable experience.

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If you are going to Amakusa via Nagasaki or Kagoshima, we also recommend taking the ferry. From Kuchinotsu Port Nagasaki, take the Shimatetsu Ferry to Onike Port in Amakusa. From Kuranomoto Port Kagoshima, you can take the Sanwa Ferry to Ushibuka Port in Amakusa. You can enjoy a leisurely trip without worrying about traffic jams. Please enjoy the 30 minute boat trip.

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If you are going from Kumamoto, we recommend renting a car or taking a bus. It's a bit of a long trip, about 2 hours, but if you take a break at a roadside station and sightsee the famous spots, you'll have a fulfilling trip. The view from Amakusa Gokyo Bridge, which connects mainland Kyushu and Amakusa, is breathtaking.

If you come to Amakusa for a trip, be sure to stay at a hotel or ryokan where you can enjoy a superb view from the open-air bath. You can enjoy a beautiful ocean view from any inn, and it will definitely be a good memory♡