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Amakusa Gosho-maru Dolphin Watching
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Amakusa Gosho-maru Dolphin Watching
天草イルカウォッチング
Est. 120Amakusa, Kyushu
Local Pick
Overview
Year-round pod of 200 wild dolphins in the Amakusa strait with a 98% sighting rate from small boats.
Around 200 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live year-round in the strait between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa's Shimoshima Island, feeding in the nutrient-rich waters. Small boats depart from Futae Port for close encounters with the pod, sighting rates exceed 98 percent. The surrounding Amakusa islands preserve hidden Christian churches and a slower pace far from mainland Kumamoto.
Local tips
Check for matinee performances. They're often cheaper and less crowded than evening shows.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 天草イルカウォッチング
- Nearest station
- Kumamoto Station (50 min drive)
- Reservations
- Book through the operator's website at least 1-2 days ahead. Walk-in possible if spots remain.
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