Learn about history connected to the Amakusa-Shimabara Rebellion
About this spot
A museum displaying materials and videos about Amakusa Shiro, known as the leader of the Amakusa-Shimabara Rebellion. Located on high ground, you can overlook Hondo's townscape and sea from inside the museum. The display and large-screen videos tell the story in ways understandable to children. The air-conditioned interior is just right for a summer rest spot while cooling off. After viewing, have lunch downtown and head to the sea.
Season & hours
Name: 本渡海水浴場
Date & time: 6/28 (Sun)–8/31 (Mon)
Venue: 天草市本渡町広瀬・本渡海水浴場
天草市本渡町広瀬に広がる、2026年は6月28日(日)から8月31日(月)まで開設される海水浴場です。遠浅で波が静かなビーチには監視員が配置されており、小さな子ども連れでも安心して水遊びを楽しめます。更衣室やシャワー、休憩所が整っているのもうれしいポイント。駐車場は50台分無料で利用でき、車でのアクセスも便利です。遊泳は無料で、シャワーのみ有料。波打ち際での水遊びから砂遊びまで、夕方まで思いきり天草の夏を満喫しましょう。
Tips
駐車場は無料で50台分あり、車でのアクセスがしやすいビーチです。遊泳は無料ですが、シャワー利用は有料なので小銭を用意しておきましょう。夏の砂浜は熱いのでビーチサンダルが必携です。日差しが強い時間帯はこまめな休憩と水分補給を心がけてください。
Tips
Located on a hill a few minutes by car from Hondo downtown with free parking. Some areas inside don't allow photography, so follow guidance signs. Having lunch at downtown Hondo restaurants after viewing lets you focus on beach play in the afternoon.
Best time to visit
Takes about 1 hour. Viewing while cooling off before midday sun is recommended.
Access & map
〒869-3603 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kamiamakusa City, Oyano-cho, Naka 977-1
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2026 Hondo Beach Full-Day Course (本渡海水浴場)
Kumamoto
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