All Reviews of Dolphin Watching Reservation Center (Amakusa City, Kumamoto)

Amakusa Dolphin Center (天草イルカセンター)

Under a blue sky and over a clear blue sea, we set sail with a mix of excitement and nervousness, riding the wind and waves in search of adorable dolphins swimming freely.

Full of anticipation, we eagerly looked around. Before long, enthusiastic cheers rang out—pods of dolphins had already appeared before our eyes! Their streamlined bodies surfaced, revealing lively, graceful dorsal fins amid splashing water.

The healthy marine environment and thriving ecosystem have created this breathtaking scenery, allowing wild dolphins to live freely here. This dolphin-watching trip in Amakusa not only let us enjoy the beauty of nature but also left us with countless surprises and deeply moving moments. It was undoubtedly one of the most treasured pages of our trip to Amakusa!

〜“Join Meisheng, Enjoy Life”〜

The activity I was looking forward to most was dolphin watching, and after experiencing it, I really thought it was worth it! Not long after heading out by boat, we saw several groups of dolphins. They would occasionally leap out of the water and swim alongside the boat, much closer than I expected. Seeing them in person was incredibly exciting—the impact is something photos and videos just can't capture. The captain was also very experienced and would slow down so everyone could take their time watching. The boat didn't keep chasing the dolphins, which made me feel that they really respected the dolphins' natural habitat.

There’s a realistic dolphin statue by the entrance with the day’s date on it, so you can take a one-of-a-kind souvenir photo.

We were lucky to have great weather. The waves were calm, and the boat ride out was very smooth. The clear seawater sparkled like crystal in the sunlight. There are 200 to 300 wild bottlenose dolphins living here, and the captain expertly guided us to them, so there was hardly any worry about missing out.

Seeing so many dolphins swimming and jumping up close with my own eyes was incredibly exciting and moving! Watching their graceful movements underwater and hearing the vivid, real sound of their blows made it more than just a chance to see cute animals. It also gave me a deeper appreciation for the beauty of our planet and the importance of cherishing it.

The spots arranged by Ming Sheng Kyushu Tours were really unique, not the kind of places regular tourists usually visit. There was a very high chance of seeing dolphins, and watching them swim alongside the boat was so exciting that even the adults felt like kids again.

The dolphin-watching tour in Amakusa was arranged really smoothly. Not long after we headed out, we saw a whole pod of dolphins swimming right alongside the boat. They were even closer than I expected, and everyone was excited the whole time. The experience was totally worth it.

The overall experience with Meisheng Travel’s Kyushu trip was also pretty good. The itinerary balanced sightseeing and free time well, so it never felt like we were constantly rushing from place to place. We also got to try quite a few local specialties, and the ramen and yakiniku were especially memorable.

There were so many dolphins! Watching them jump and splash around was such an unforgettable sight.