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Amakusa Tenku no Fune
Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan · Independent · Core Luxury
Amakusa Tenku no Fune, whose name means a ship in the sky, sits on a cliff in Kumamoto with the silhouette of a cruise liner, and its private-pool houses look over the Amakusa Islands from the clifftop, each with a balcony onsen facing the ocean. The archipelago lies in the sea between Kyushu's mainland and the Ariake Sound, with sea-thrown sunsets and scattered islets in every window.
- Architect: Hiroyuki Misawa
About Amakusa Tenku no Fune
- Amakusa Tenku no Fune sits on a clifftop in Kumamoto, with private-pool houses looking over the Amakusa Islands.
- Each house has a balcony onsen facing the ocean.
- The name Tenku no Fune translates as a ship in the sky, from the cruise-liner silhouette on the cliff.
History
Amakusa Tenku no Fune opened as a cliff-villa resort on the Amakusa Islands, Kumamoto, with private-pool houses and balcony onsens overlooking the archipelago. The name means a ship in the sky.
Restaurants and bars
- Festa del Mare — Restaurant · Amakusa-Italian
- Amakusa-Italian restaurant (unnamed in document) — Restaurant · Amakusa-Italian
- Tenku no Fune restaurant — Restaurant · Italian
Experiences
- Amakusa-Italian dining with local ingredients — Restaurant with sweeping views over the seas and islands of Amakusa, serving dishes made from local seafood, Amakusa Daio Chicken, Bainiku Pork and organic vegetables from around Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Ibu Laut Bali-style beauty and Swedish massage — Bali-themed beauty salon located poolside offering a fusion of Bali-style beauty techniques and Swedish massages.
- Viewing the Five Bridges of Amakusa — Spectacular views of the Five Bridges of Amakusa, a popular photo spot for visitors to the area.
- Watching sea birds and sunset over fishing boats — Relaxing outdoor time watching sea birds, sunsets and fishing boats crossing the calm waters.
- Pool on the main deck — Spacious pool on the main deck with spectacular views.
- Poolside terrace and pool — Terrace and pool to the rear of the lobby with views of the Amakusa seascape; poolside area also usable as a lounge after dinner.
Amenities
- Outdoor bath on balcony fed with natural hot spring water (bridge view rooms)
- Private outdoor bath in each room
- Balcony in each room
- Library Lounge (guests only, reception building, 360-degree view)
- Poolside drinks terrace (Terrace, 1F of the Library Lounge)
- Resort carts
- Cart rental included for villa guests
- 360-degree restaurant tour available
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