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Misumi West Port

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Misumi West Port

三角西港

Kumamoto · Kyushu

Misumi West Port has stone quays, Meiji-era buildings, and calm sea views facing the Amakusa gateway. The compact historic district is elegant and quiet. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.

Why we picked it

Most people pass through Misumi only as a transfer point to the islands.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.0· 2,903 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free to walk the UNESCO-listed port, stone quay and grounds (open 24h). Only the Ryujokan history hall charges: adults ¥200, elementary/junior-high ¥100, preschool free. Muldur House, Nishiko Meiji-kan and Ho-no-Yakata are free.
Nearest station
Misumi Station
Website
ukitrip.city.uki.kumamoto.jp/sashiyori/785

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free to walk the UNESCO-listed port, stone quay and grounds (open 24h). Only the Ryujokan history hall charges: adults ¥200, elementary/junior-high ¥100, preschool free. Muldur House, Nishiko Meiji-kan and Ho-no-Yakata are free.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~2h 18m by car

Tags

historyarchitectureportwalking

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