Overview
Amakusa Prince Hotel stands near the bridge that connects Kamishima and Shimoshima islands, making it a great starting point for exploring Amakusa’s coastlines, history, and hidden attractions. Surrounded by the blue waters of the Ariake Sea, the hotel brings you closer to nature and offers a welcoming place to unwind. You’ll find hearty seafood meals, sea views, and friendly staff ready to help you enjoy your stay in this peaceful island region.
Accommodation
Choose a Japanese-style room that opens out to the sea. Each room uses traditional tatami floors and offers you a peaceful setting for rest. You can stretch out, listen to the sound of the waves, and enjoy the simple comfort of a traditional ryokan atmosphere.
Rooms come in two sizes: a 10-tatami room with a view of the harbor or an 8-tatami room with a cozy, relaxed feel. While the rooms don’t have private baths or toilets, the hotel provides access to large, well-equipped communal facilities. Each room includes air conditioning, a TV, refrigerator, tea set, and Wi-Fi. You can also borrow items like an iron or a hair dryer from the front desk.
Dining
Your meals feature the flavors of Amakusa’s rich seas. Depending on your plan, you can enjoy dishes like grilled and sashimi abalone, freshly sliced spiny lobster, or Amakusa’s beloved utsubo (moray eel), known for its firm, gelatin-rich texture. Each course reflects the local pride in seafood and seasonal cooking.
Dinner is served kaiseki-style with multiple courses, while breakfast takes place in a spacious banquet hall. Seasonal ingredients and fresh local fish shape every meal, so you’ll find something new to enjoy each time you visit.
Onsen and Wellness
Relax in the large communal bath as you gaze out over the Ariake Sea. With wide windows that open to let in the breeze, this bath invites you to unwind at any time of day. The artificial radium hot spring feels soft on your skin and keeps you warm long after you step out.
Each bath area has a generous washing space with individual partitions, stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. The dressing rooms are fully equipped too. In the women’s area, you’ll find lotion, milky lotion, and shower caps. In the men’s area, you’ll find razors, shaving lotion, and hair tonics.
Facilities
You’ll find many ways to enjoy your time at the hotel. Spend a quiet moment in the lobby, which opens onto sea views through its wide windows. If you’d like to try fishing, you can rent a rod for 300 yen—no reservation needed. Just bring bait or visit the nearby tackle shop, a short drive away.
The rooftop beer garden opens from June to September. With chilled beer and a breeze from the sea, it’s a great way to spend a warm evening. You can also relax on the terrace on sunny days or enjoy shopping for local snacks and souvenirs like the popular “Koppa Mochi”—a sweet potato treat with a soft, natural sweetness.
Activities
Try the “Amakusa Walk,” a morning walking tour led by staff. With over 40 routes to choose from, you can stroll through scenic overlooks, explore museums, or wander shopping streets. You’ll get a taste of Amakusa’s nature and history while building up an appetite for breakfast.
Families can also enjoy a sea fishing experience right at the hotel. You can even eat the fish you catch for dinner. Or, if you prefer sea life without hooks, join a dolphin-watching cruise to see wild dolphins swimming beside the boat—even on rainy days.
Additional Features
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Kaiseki dining with fresh, local seafood
- Rental fishing gear available
- Rooftop beer garden (June to September)
- Sea-view terrace with smoking area
- Morning walking tours with hotel staff
- Spacious public bath with ocean view
- Traditional Japanese-style rooms
- Souvenir shop featuring local snacks
- Banquet hall available for events and meals
