Breathe in the ocean breeze onboard the historic Utase sailing ships, which are an icon of Ashikita and the Asakusa Islands in Kumamoto, as well as the Setouchi Inland Sea. When they are in full sail they resemble a noble women in a white cotton dress.
The friendly but discreet crew of Ashikita town took us out on a relaxing charter for a few hours out to sea, with beautiful views of the islands that dot this area. You can go line fishing, and they can either store your catch, or prepare a delightful picnic style meal with homemade miso soup. If you don't catch anything, they can still serve you a light lunch . What a relaxing day to enjoy nature just off the coast of Kumamoto.
