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Amakusa Pearl Garden & Sea Doughnut Aquarium

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Amakusa Pearl Garden & Sea Doughnut Aquarium

天草パールガーデン

Kumamoto · Kyushu

A pearl-culture facility with a small ring-shaped ("doughnut") aquarium beside the Amakusa Five Bridges, with waterfront decking looking straight out at the bridge crossing.

Why we picked it

A low-key stop most visitors drive straight past on the way across the bridges, despite its deck being one of the best close-up bridge views around.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.0· 604 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult admission to the Sea Donut floating aquarium (海中水族館シードーナツ); pearl-garden shops/decking free.
Nearest station
No train (Amakusa has no railway); nearest hub Hondo Bus Center
Website
amakusapearl.com

Today

9:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

On the Kamiamakusa side of the Five Bridges, near the Senganzan viewpoint.

Tags

aquariumseafoodviewpoint

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