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Three of them are. Shimabara Ferry ＆Lunch Pass
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one-way ferry ticket
Kumamoto▶︎▶︎▶︎Shimabara
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lunch ticket
2,200 yen worth of menu items
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Admission ticket for “Shimabara Castle” and “Shimeiso”
At two major tourist attractions
Bring back memories!
Furthermore… Special Offers.4 BenefitsIncludes!
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benefit 1
Shimabara's specialties, available only at “Koi Cafe Yusuikan”
“Kanzarashi”.1.5 times more white ballsService -
benefit 2
Bicycle rental 300 yen discount
Normally 1,100 yen ->After discount 800 yen
Lending offices: Shimabara Port, Shimabara Castle, Shimabara Station, Seiryutei -
benefit 3
Shimabara Castle Shop ＆ Seiryutei
Purchase Souvenirs
50 yen discount for every 500 yen -
benefit 4
Show your ticket to the ferry ticket office.
Return trip (Shimabara→Kumamoto) boarding fare
が1 Discount
Notice
- 2026.03.05 Kumamoto Ferry】Inquiries during the GW period <May 2 (Sat.) to May 6 (Wed.), 2026
- 2026.02.24 Kumamoto Ferry] Notice of Service Suspension from 3/6 (Fri.) to 3/17 (Tue.) due to Routine Inspection
- 2026.02.24 Kyusho Ferry] Notice of reduced service from Kumamoto at 19:10 and Shimabara at 19:05 from April 2026.
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Lunch Restaurants
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HoujuThis restaurant is located in a town where carp swim. Vividly colored carp swim gracefully in the waterway in front of the restaurant, and major sightseeing spots such as "Spring Water Garden Shimeisou," "Seiryutei Sightseeing Center," and "Shimabara Spring Water Museum" are located in the neighborhood....
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[Reservations required: 2 days in advance] MusubisuOmusubi Cafe Shimabara Musubisu offers omusubi (rice balls) and bento boxes made with ingredients from the Shimabara Peninsula, based on the concept of connecting people with the region. This café, where you can also enjoy matcha green tea made from spring water, is a local...
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Seafood Restaurant UoteiThis is a restaurant where you can enjoy the fresh taste of live horse mackerel. Enjoy various dishes using horse mackerel, such as sashimi, grilled fish, and fried fish, and be sure to try their signature dish, mozuku....
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La Cuccina FarrLa Cuchina FAR. Our restaurant offers dishes that actively use ingredients from the Shimabara Peninsula. Our most popular dishes are more than 10 different ...
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[Reservations Required: 2 days in advance] Handmade Soba Noodle Restaurant “Nikkori”We serve soba noodles carefully prepared every morning using buckwheat flour directly from producers in Fukui Prefecture and Shimabara's famous water. We also serve tempura of Shimabara's fresh vegetables and other seasonal items such as prawns, along with soba noodles....
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Moritake Sake Brewery Luna BaseShimabara somen noodles served in a Meiji-era sake brewery. The famous “Shimabara Jigoku-ni Somen” and "Misogoro" are popular as well as the lunch with local vegetable salad bar, Unzen ham, and kanzarashi. You can taste "Shimabara's food" at one time....
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Hirano Fresh Fish StoreThe most popular seafood bowl at a restaurant specializing in Shimabara's local fish! In addition, we have added a recommended seasonal dish to this set menu, making it a very satisfying set menu. In addition to the spacious seating area, ...
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Restaurant NakayoshiWe have been loved by the local community in Shimabara for almost 60 years. The famous chanpon has always had a nostalgic and comforting flavor that is popular among men and women of all ages. For lunch, set meals and bowls of rice are available...
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Shabu-Shabu Dining “MAITON”Maiton“ is a brand of pork carefully raised in the rich nature of Ariake Town, Shimabara, by ”Nakamura Breeding Pork Farm" which has a history of more than 80 years. Maiton is fed on the mineral water that gushes out from the ...
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Restaurant ALBAHOTEL Seaside Shimabara Restaurant ALBA Shimabara's unique cuisine is prepared with an abundance of seafood from the sea and the mountains. Our Japanese and Western chefs are skilled at preparing dishes that are unique to Shimabara....
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, we do not. This ticket (combination ticket for ferry, meal, and admission) is not available for advance reservation or online sale.Sold only at the sales counter of each ferry company at Kumamoto Port on the day of the event.will be.
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The Shimabara Gastronomy Ticket includes "all" of the following three tickets at a reasonable price.
(1) One-way ferry ticket (Kumamoto ⇒ Shimabara)1 discount off the regular rate
(2) Lunch coupons that can be used at partner restaurants The regular fee of 2,200 yen is reduced to 2,000 yen!
(3) Admission ticket for Shimabara Castle and ShimeishoIn addition to (1) through (3) above, the following four benefits are also included.
Privilege 1: Exclusive to "Yusuikan Shimabara's specialty "Kanzarashi" with 1.5 times more white rice balls
● Benefit 2:Rent-a-bike (Meguchari): 300 yen discount
Regular price 1,100 yen ⇒ Discounted price 800 yen
Benefit 3: Discount on purchases at the Shimabara Castle Honmaru Shop and Seiryutei
50 discount for every 500 yen spent
(e.g.) If you purchase 3,600 yen, 350 yen discount = 3,250 yen!
Benefit 4: Show the ticket stub at the ferry counter and receive a discount of one yen for the return trip (Shimabara→Kumamoto) (limited to the same ferry company as the outbound trip).*Please note that the Kanzarashimetsugu Charity fee is not included in the ticket price (sales price).
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Yes, both are available. However, each company charges different rates. For details, please contactFee Schedule pagefor more information.
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Advance reservations are not required at all restaurants. For details, please refer to the information of each restaurant on this website.
Please note that the ferry may be unavoidably cancelled depending on the weather conditions on the day of the tour.When contacting stores that require reservations, please check the weather conditions and the likelihood of ferry service in advance before making a reservation.
In the unlikely event that the ferry is cancelled after the reservation has been made or for any other reason,We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact the restaurant by yourself. -
No, the rates listed are for "outbound (iki) only".
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Yes, you can get a discount on the return fare. Present the Gastronomy Ticket stub (center portion of the ticket) given to you when you purchase your ticket at the ferry company's ticket counter to receive a discount of one percent off your return fare. However,Discounts for return trips are available only if you use the same ferry company that you used for your outbound trip.Please be careful on your way back to the hotel.
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No. The number of vehicles is limited to those Motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, etc.Motorcycles are not eligible for set tickets.Please note in advance that this is not a guarantee of the quality of the product. Please understand this in advance.
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Vehicles less than 6m in lengthThe fee is limited to the following. In addition, if there are passengers in the car, a separateFees are requiredPlease note that this will be the case.
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Due to restaurant closure,Sales are suspended from December 29 to January 5.Please note that the ticket office will be closed on the day of your visit. If there is a restaurant you wish to visit, please confirm the closing date in advance before purchasing your ticket.
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Valid for 2 days from the date of purchaseFor example, you can stay overnight in Shimabara after boarding the ferry on the day you purchase the ticket. For example, you can stay overnight in Shimabara after boarding the ferry on the day you purchase the ticket, and use the lunch ticket or visit Shimabara Castle and Shimei-so on the following day. Please use the ticket according to your travel schedule.
