The Sunset in Shimoda

The sunset in Shimoda; the west coast of Amakusa Island is the most famous sunset in Kumamoto.  When you think about it, it's rare to find the sun goes down in the ocean if you live in Japan nor anywhere in the world.

Shimoda is my favorite place in Amakusa.  It's an old onsen village.  Most of the Ryokan is old but they serve wonderful sashimi.  Also, the quality of the hot spring is great as well.

「下田の夕日」下田に来たら温泉に入り、日の入りの時間に夕日を眺めに行く。天気の良い日でも雲がかかってしまうのでなかなか綺麗な夕日は見れないが、誰も居ない海岸から見る夕日は何とも言えない絶景だ。海に沈む太陽は日本でもなかなか見ることが出来ない貴重な場所だ。