unzen-amakusa national park · 2020. 12. 17. · unzen-amakusa national park ‒recommended...

Jigoku and Unzen Onsen Hot Spring,

Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Revive your zest for life in this refreshing retreat above the cloudsIn 1934, Unzen-Amakusa National Park became one of Japan’s first national parks. At the time of its designation, it was comprised only of the Unzen area and known as Unzen National Park, however, in 1956 the Amakusa area was added. The park boasts spectacular landscapes, from the steam wafting from Mt. Unzen to the seascapes of Amakusa which interweave islands and sea. The Unzen area is comprised of the mountainous region of the Shimabara Peninsula which consists of the Unzen volcanic group, including Mt. Fugen. From the many high vantage points there are excellent panoramic views with the sea stretching into the distance on three sides. The park tells the story of the dynamic origins of the earth and the resulting bounty of the land, and as such, Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark has been established on the Shimabara Peninsula, with the area within the national park as its core. The Amakusa area is an archipelago made up of 120 islands of varying sizes with diverse shorelines and seas inhabited by coral. At the heart of the Unzen area is Unzen Onsen Hot Springs, which has welcomed travelers and people of faith since ancient times to relax in its healing waters. Home to gods, Shugendo mountain asceticism, hot springs and seasonal vegetation, the mountains of Unzen brim with wonder. Heal your body in the hot springs gushing forth from the earth and awaken at dawn to birdsong. The majestic scenery and invigorating experiences offered by the park make this one of Japan’s original nature resorts.

Access routes are given as examples. Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation providers.

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Approx. 100 min by airplane

Approx. 45 min by Kenei Bus

Approx. 80 min by Shimatetsu

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Haneda Airport

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1Mt. Myokendake Station in fall, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture　2Shirakumo-no-ike Bungalows in the early Showa period (1926–1989), Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture3Morning at Shirakumo Pond, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture　4Starry sky at Unzen Nita Pass Premium Night, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture　5Miyama Kirishima azaleas, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture6Yu senpei wafer, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture　7Unzen Jigoku Night Tour, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture　8Unzen Jigoku, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture

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Unzen-Amakusa National Park ‒Recommended Activities‒

From time immemorial, legend has it that Unzen is the home of mountain gods. Mt. Myoken, one of the mountains of Unzen, is considered so sacred that removing even a single fallen leaf is prohibited by local custom. Even today, the mountain is strictly protected. In Unzen, history and nature are interwoven, creating an air of mystery. Its nightscape glistens and high above, innumerable stars twinkle in an inky sky. Spend an evening exploring the mountainous area, led by a nighttime guide who will reveal the area’s secrets.

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01Enjoy a night time fantasy tour of the sacred area and come away enchanted. Your guides for the evening are the very same people who continue to protect the sacred nature of Unzen. A magical night at Unzen Nita Pass

Season 3 times (Mid-May, August, and late October–November 10). Confi rm date in advance　Time required Approx. 130 min　 Fee Please contact for fees　 Inquiries (General Incorporated Associations) Unzen Onsen Tourist Association　 Phone 0957-73-3434　 E-mail [email protected]　 U R L http://www.unzen.org/premium_night/

Beginning in the Meiji Period (1868–1912), Unzen was cherished by international visitors to Japan, resulting in a beautiful mixture of East and West. This combination of cultures continues today, with luxurious Western-style afternoon tea served at many of the area's hotels and inns. Delight in a relaxing afternoon spent enveloped in the unique atmosphere created by the classical townscape and the highland resort’s crystal clear air. Enjoy the plentiful produce of Unzen, surrounded by mountains and sea in style.

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04Relish afternoon tea prepared with specially selected ingredients from the Shimabara Peninsula.Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by the combination of East and West.Enjoy afternoon tea in style at an Unzen hotel.

Season Year-round (dates vary with ryokan/hotel)　Time required Approx. 60–90 min　 Fee Please contact hotels and inns directly for feesl　 Inquiries (General Incorporated Associations) Unzen Onsen Tourist Association　 Phone 0957-73-3434　 E-mail [email protected]　 U R L Under construction

Mt. Kinugasa rises above Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Village on its western side. For countless generations, it has been fondly known by locals as an easy-to-climb mountain in easy reach of the village. Looking eastward from the summit, the townscape of Unzen and the steaming vents of Unzen Jigoku ("Unzen Hell”) can be admired, while to the west, Tachibana Bay sits between the mountain’s summit and the setting sun. Envelop yourself in nature with a hike up Mt. Kinugasa, and from the top, marvel at the majesty of the earth as you gaze at the wonders around you.

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02Mt. Kinugasa is also known as Sunset Hill, a nickname it was given by some of the earliest international visitors to Japan who once flocked to Unzen to escape the summer heat. A light hike with immense rewards, make the trek to enjoy the stunning view of the setting sun.Relax in the same way as some of Japan's earliest international visitors while admiring dusk at Sunset Hill.

Season Year-round　Time required 120 minFee Adults: 2,000 yen *There are no group rates

Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural Parks Foundation　 Phone 0957-73-2543E-mail [email protected] R L Under construction

Spend the morning exploring the mountainside, enjoying its fl owers, trees and the birds' songs while gathering ingredients for dyeing. Eat lunch before continuing your dyeing adventure in the afternoon under the tutelage of your instructor. The color you create will be as unique as your own fi ngerprint. (Participating in just the dyeing portion of the workshop is also possible. Towels and shirts to dye can be purchased separately. Dyed towels and shirts can be taken home on the day.)

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05Dye a towel or shirt using tree leaves and dyer's knotweed grown in Unzen.Lose yourself and unwind while exploring the stunning forests of Unzen.Dye a shirt or towel using gathered leaves, wood and dyer’ knotweed.

Season Year-round, c losed Tuesdays and Wednesdays　Time required 300 min　 Fee Adults: 6,000 yen (bento lunch included), children: 4,000 yen (bento lunch included) *There are no group rates　 Inquiries Atelier Aiakane　 Phone 0957-60-4234　 E-mail [email protected] R L http://aiakane.com/en.html

Flashlight in hand, explore the geothermal phenomena of Unzen Jigoku (“Unzen Hell”) at night. Accompanied by a guide, tour the night-time hellscape, where sounds are magnifi ed and odors appear stronger in the dead of night. At night, uncover the secrets that Unzen Jigoku hides from the day. Sharpen your senses and feel the energy of the earth.

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03Night-time unveils a different side of Unzen Jigoku, one where you can sometimes see glowing lights in the steaming vents. Experience a world away from the everyday, where the voice of the hellscape can be heard. Night tour of Unzen Jigoku

Season Year-roundTime required 45 min

Fee Adults: 600 yen, children (age 11 and under): 300 yen

Inquiries Unzen Guide SulfarPhone 0957-73-2626E-mail [email protected] R L Under construction

Unzen is a land with many secrets to share, and as you explore its breadth, you’ll come across fl owers, trees, birds and myriad other living creatures; hot springs, rocks and volcanoes amongst other geological formations; and a wealth of historical and cultural sites including shrines, and Buddhist as well as early Christian ruins. Discover all that Unzen has to off er with a guided tour of the area.

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06Unzen is home to many fascinating sites and easy walking trails.Sites and routes can be combined to create your personalized walking tour.Explore Unzen your way with one of three courses: short, medium or long

Season Year-round　Time required 60, 120, or 240 minFee 60-min course: adults: 1,000 yen, children: 500

yen, 120-min course: adults: 2,000 yen, children: 1,000 yen, 240-min course (bento lunch included): adults: 3,500 yen, children: 1,800 yen *There are no group rates　Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural Parks Foundation　 Phone 0957-73-2543　 E-mail [email protected]　 U R L Under construction

※240min course only

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Begin the day with a visit to the Unzen Visitor Center to get essential information on the Unzen volcano group. From there, head to Nita Pass by car to begin your hike. Accompanied by a guide, set out for Mt. Fugen, admiring flowers, birds, geological features and Mt. Heisei Shinzan, the newest addition to Unzen’s volcanic peaks, along the way. Return to Nita Pass from Mt. Fugen, and head back to Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District by car.

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07One of Japan's first national parks, Unzen-Amakusa National Park is home to countless plants and animals.Experience the wonders of Earth by exploring hot springs, volcanoes and other geological features.Round-trip hiking tour from Unzen Onsen Hot Spring to Mt. Fugen

Season Year-round　 Time required 360 min　 Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 7,000 yen (bento lunch included), children (ages 6 to 11): 4,000 yen (bento lunch included) *Car and ropeway fares are not included　Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural Parks Foundation　 Phone 0957-73-2543　 E-mail [email protected]　 U R L Under construction

Cook up a traditional local treat with this workshop to make yusenpei wafers. The wafers, originally created as a toji hot-spring cure for Viscount Matsudaira, a former feudal lord of Shimabara, have been made in Unzen for approximately 130 years. Cooking methods haven’t changed since they were first created, and the wafers, consisting of flour, eggs, sugar and baking soda mixed with hot-spring water from Mt. Fugen, are cooked in traditional individual molds weighing three kilograms each.

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10Try your hand at making yusenpei wafers using methods that dates back 130 years.Learn the history of Unzen from locals.Yusenpei wafer-making workshop

Season 10:30a.m.–4:00p.m., March–May and September–November, closed ThursdaysTime required 20 min　 Fee Adults and children: 1,000 yen *There are no group rates　 Inquiries TOHTOUMIYA HONPO　 Phone 0957-73-2155　E-mail [email protected] R L https://www.unzen-yusenpei.com/

The spectacular blossoms of Miyama Kirishima azaleas bloom from late April. The health of the azaleas was once maintained by cattle and horses grazing on the undergrowth, however, as grazing has become less common, undergrowth must now be removed by human hands. Spend a day participating in conservation eff orts to protect the beautiful Miyama Kirishima azalea colonies, and savor a hearty lunch of country cuisine. Those interested can participate in a zazen meditation session as well. Enjoy a day of wellness tourism, and spend time in self-refl ection. A photo of the Miyama Kirishima azaleas at their best will be sent to you at a later date as thanks for your endeavors.

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08Help maintain the healthy environment of the Miyama Kirishima azaleas.Experience forest life and return home reinvigorated.A relaxing day of Miyama Kirishima azalea conservation

Season Year-round; closed 1st Sundays of each month　Time required 180 min　 Fee Adults and children: 3,000 yen *There are no group rates　 Inquiries NPO Okuunzen Nature Conservatory Association　 Phone 0957-78-3521　 E-mail [email protected]　 U R L http://www.okuunzen.org

Unzen-yaki, or Unzen ware, is a rustic pottery style that exudes warmth. First produced in 1935, the characteristic Oil-drop glaze in Unzen-yaki is made with 100-percent volcanic ash. Try your hand at crafting your own masterpiece with a pottery workshop, where you can make one of a variety of tableware options, including coffee cups, teacups and small bowls. The fi nished product will be sent to you after the workshop.

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11Using a potter's wheel may prove a little tricky at first, but that's all part of the fun.Create lasting memories using your own two hands.Unzen ware pottery workshop

Season Year-round　Time required 30 minFee Adults and children: 3,000 yen *There are no

group ratesInquiries UnzenyakiPhone 0957-73-2688E-mail [email protected] R L http://www.unzenyaki.com

The Unzen Ropeway connects Nita Pass, elevation 1,100 meters, with Myokendake Station, elevation 1,300 meters, in just three minutes. From the observatory at Myokendake Station, gaze out over the Shimabara Peninsula, the Amakusa Islands rising from the sea, the many mountains of Kyushu and the townscape of Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Village. The glorious seasonal vistas play out before your eyes from the ropeway: Spring sees Miyama Kirishika azaleas bloom, while in early summer, Kousa dogwood blossoms add color to the landscape. In fall, marvel at the brilliant colors of the season’s foliage, and in winter, fi nd beauty in the silver hoarfrost that covers the trees.

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09The Unzen Ropeway lets you enjoy the area from the sky.Each season's spectacular scenery can be admired from a high vantage point.Ride the Unzen Ropeway

Season Year-round　Time required 60–90 min (including time atop peak)　 Fee Please contact for fees Inquiries Unzen Ropeway　 Phone 0957-73-3572　E-mail [email protected] R L http://unzen-ropeway.com

Shirakumo Pond sits at the foot of Mt. Kinugasa in the western area of Unzen Onsen Hot Spring. A popular spot that sees many visitors throughout the year, the Shirakumo Pond area is also the place where locals go to relax. Join them there with a stay at Shirakumo-no-ike Campground, situated on the shore of Shirakumo Pond. The campground’s history is long, having been established approximately 90 years ago to serve foreigners who summered in the area. On clear days, enjoy distant views of Mt. Myoken, Mt. Fuken and Mt. Heisei Shinzan, and admire the refl ection of the mountains in the pond’s surface. In fall, the view is especially stunning, with the season’s vibrant foliage adding a burst of color to the refl ected scenery.

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12Located just 15 minutes on foot and five minutes by car from Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Village, Shirakumo Pond is easy to reach. From the reflection of mountains in the pond's surface to the spectacle of the four seasons, the picturesque campground is the perfect place to relax.Shirakumo-no-ike Campground

Season April 29–May 5 and July 11–December 10, 2020　Fee Accommodation (usage fee, per person per night):

adults: 400 yen, children (ages 6 to 14): 200 yen; 1-person tents: adults and children: 600 yen, 2-person tents and up: adults and children: 2,000 yen *There are no group rates　Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural Parks Foundation　 Phone 0957-73-2543　 E-mail [email protected]　 U R L http://unzenvc.com/camp.html

Unzen-Amakusa National Park ‒Recommended Activities‒

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Night of arrival Depart from local airport Nagasaki Airport

45min Nagasaki

Day1

Nagasaki 100min Unzen Bus Station 15min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities (Check in) 15min Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Dining Facilities12:00p.m. Lunch (60min) 〈Enjoy the Shimabara Peninsula with a lunch of Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box.〉 1:00p.m Activity 06 Explore Unzen, Short Course (60min) 3:00p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hotel Activity 04 Enjoy afternoon tea in style at an Unzen hotel (90min) 5:30p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Keyaki Square Activity 02 Relax in the same way as some of Japan's earliest international visitors while admiring dusk at Sunset Hill (90min)

7:00p.m. Mt. Kinugasa Descent 15min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】〈Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District is located near the Jigoku area partway up the southwestern slope of Mt. Unzen. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs developed as a summer retreat for the earliest international visitors during the Meiji period (1868 – 1912), and as a result, the area developed as an international tourist destination. The downtown district is home to many Western-style buildings with reddish-brown roofs. The hot springs are acidic hydrogen sulfide springs and have a strong sterilizing effect. Bathing in the hot springs is said to result in beautiful skin.〉

Day2

9:00a.m. Unzen Visitor Center Activity 07 Round-trip hiking tour from Unzen Onsen Hot Spring to Mt.Fugen (390min) 〈Mt. Unzen is a general term for a number of mountains, including Mt. Myokendake, Mt. Kunimidake and Mt. Fugendake. Enjoy the incredible scenery created by the flowers, trees, birds and other living creatures along with Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, Kazaana and the area’s many geological features. For lunch, savor Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box.〉

7:20p.m Unzen Keyaki Square Activity 01 A magical night at Unzen Nita Pass (130min) 9:30p.m. Unzen Keyaki Square 5〜15min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】

Day3

7:00a.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District　Nordic Walking (60min)11:00a.m. Totomiya Activity 10 Yusenpei wafer-making workshop (20 – 30min)12:00p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District　Lunch (60min) 〈Enjoy Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box for the third time.〉 1:00p.m. Unzen-yaki Pottery-making Activity 11 Unzen ware pottery workshop (30 – 45min) 〈Complete your Unzen Trip with an experience to remember by trying your hand at pottery-making.〉

2:00p.m. Unzen Bus Station 80min Isahaya Terminal 45minNagasaki Airport To your next destination

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Activity 02Relax in the same way as some of Japan's earliest international visitors while admiring dusk at Sunset Hill

Activity 01 A magical night at Unzen Nita Pass Activity 10 Yusenpei wafer-making workshopNordic WalkingNordic Walking

Obama Onsen Hot SpringsObama Onsen Hot Springs

Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring DistrictUnzen Onsengai Hot Spring District(Unzen Visitor Center)(Unzen Visitor Center)

Hike to the summit of Mt. Kinugasa, nicknamed Sunset Hill by the international residents who once flocked to Unzen to escape the summer heat. Relax and admire the sunset while reflecting on the vastness of our planet. (Participation is open to interested parties.)

Try your hand at grilling traditional local treat yusenpei, a wafer-like snack.

Get your heart rate up before breakfast with a morning of Nordic walking. Enjoy birdsong and morning air while listening to interesting commentary on the Unzen area from a guide.

Unzen possesses a rich historical heritage centered around the Jigoku area of town and boasts a number of attractions, including stunning flowers. Enjoy everything the town has to offer with a guided tour.

A special nighttime bus tour to Nita Pass is held three times a year on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday in mid-May, August and again between late October and approximately November 10th. In May, azaleas are the focus, while in August, the night sky and its myriad stars take over. Fall sees the season’s brilliant foliage join the heavens as the stars of the show. Enjoy a different side of the Nita Pass at Unzen Onsen Hot Spring’s biggest event of the year.

Slip back to simpler times with an elegant afternoon tea. Enjoy a luxurious, service at your leisure.

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Essential Unzen! An Introduction to the Area Over Three Days

NotesUnzen, which opened during the Meiji period (1868 – 1912) as a summer retreat for the earliest international visitors, is full of turn of the century nostalgia.Feel the earth's energy which even now bursts from the ground.

Season Duration of staySpring – Fall for Premium Night 2 nights, 3 days (requires arriving the day before the itinerary begins)

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Nagasaki Accommodation Facilities 80min 　11:00a.m. Obama Bus Station 15min Obama Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities (Check in) 15min Obama Onsen Hot Springs Mushigama Dining Facilities12:00p.m. Hot Springs Mushigama Steamed Cuisine (90min) 〈Using Obama Onsen Hot Springs' plentiful steam, cook the bounty harvested from the seas and mountains of the Shimabara Peninsula in steam kilns. This will be the first of several experiences with volcanic energy on the Shimabara Peninsula.〉

2:00p.m. Obama Onsengai Hot Spring District　Geotour: Uncover the Mysteries of Obama (120min) 〈Obama's hot spring district boasts more than just hot water; It is also home to history, culture, cuisine and locals known for their warmth. Explore the town accompanied by a Shimabara Peninsula

UNESCO Global Geopark-certified guide to learn all its secrets.〉　4:00p.m. Obama Onsen Hot Springs 【Accommodation】（The temperature at the source of Obama's hot springs is 105 degrees Celsius. The sodium chloride hot spring water is mildly alkali, making for soft water.）

Day2

10:00a.m. Obama Onsen Hot Springs 30min Unzen Bus Station　10:30a.m. Unzen Bus Station 15min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities (Check in)　11：00a.m. Unzen Visitor Center　Gather Basic Information on Unzen (60min)

〈Find display panels and videos with information on the nature, history, volcanoes and hot springs of the Unzen area at the visitor center. You can gather information on Unzen and

the Shimabara Peninsula that will help you later as you explore the area.〉　12：00p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Dining Facilities　Lunch (60min) 〈Enjoy the Shimabara Peninsula with a lunch of Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box.〉　1:00p.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities 30min Nita Pass 〈At the Dai-ni Observatory on the Nita Pass Circular route, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, as well as admire the mountains of Unzen. You’ll also be able to see the debris field that flows in the direction of Fukae and the remains of past pyroclastic flows.

Nita Pass Activity 09 Ride the Unzen Ropeway (3min) 3min Myokendake Station 〈The Nita Pass is located at an elevation of 1,100 meters. In addition to tremendous views of the surrounding area, the pass is also known for its seasonal scenery: Miyama Kirishima azaleas in spring, verdant greenery in early summer, colorful foliage in fall and rime ice in winter. Furthermore, the views from the ropeway are breathtaking. Myokendake Station is at an elevation of 1,300

meters and offers stunning views of Unzen Onsen Hot Springs.〉　2:30p.m. Myokendake Station 3min Nita Pass 20min3:00p.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 〈Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District is located near the Jigoku area partway up the southwestern slope of Mt. Unzen. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs originated as a summer retreat for the earliest international visitors during the Meiji period (1868 – 1912), and as a result, the area developed as an international tourist destination. The downtown area is home to many Western-style buildings with reddish-brown roofs. The hot springs are acidic

hydrogen sulfide springs and have a strong sterilizing effect. Bathing in the hot springs is said to result in beautiful skin.〉　8:10p.m. Seishichi Jigoku (One of Unzen Jigoku's Entranceways) Activity 03 Night Tour of Unzen Jigoku (45min) Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】

Day3

9:30a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min 　10:00a.m. Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center　Learn About Volcanoes and Nature Regeneration (60min) 〈Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center, located at the base of the mountain, is the closest facility to Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, the first volcano formed during the Heisei period (1989 – 2019). Not only does the facility provide excellent views of the mountain, it also has views of the land damaged during the eruption that is currently recovering. At the center, you'll have proof that Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, part of the previous day's itinerary, and the Shimabara Peninsula are still very

much volcanically active. 〉　11:00a.m. Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center 30min 　11:30a.m. Shimabara Dining Facilities　Lunch　Medicinal Herb Cuisine (90min) 〈The cultivation of medicinal herbs began on the Shimabara Peninsula more than 170 years ago. The herb garden is now abandoned, but as one of Japan's three biggest abandoned herb gardens, it has been certified as a historic landmark. Even now, with plentiful spring water and rich earth, a variety of medicinal herbs can still be cultivated. Enjoy these herbs in a meal prepared by the local medicinal herb group.〉

After Exploring Shimabara district, Head to the Yusuikan　2:00p.m. Geotour: Follow the Coastline of the Edo Period (1868 – 1912) (120min) 〈Experience a major Shimabara disaster. During the Edo period (1603 – 1867), a landslide occurred on Mt. Mayuyama, and the sediment extended the shoreline. Follow the shoreline of the time, and get to know the culture and history that grew in parallel with the changing landscape.〉

4:00p.m. Yusuikan　Kanzarashi-making Workshop (60min) 〈Refined rice flour and rice flour are mixed with spring water to create a delightful Japanese sweet called kanzarashi. Try your hand at making the treat and then enjoy your creation.〉

5:00p.m. 45min Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities (Check in)7:00p.m. Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities 15min Shimabara Dining Facilities　Dinner of Fresh Seafood Cuisine (120min) 〈Enjoy the seasonal fruits of the Ariake Sea.〉 15min Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】〈Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs, a colorless and transparent hot spring, is neutral and kind to skin. As it is also considered beneficial to drink, there are seven drinkable springs spread across the town.〉

Day4

9:00a.m. Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs 45min Somen Factory　9:45a.m. Somen Obiki Stretching Experience (90min) 〈Somen has been a specialty of Minamishimabara for more than 400 years. Try your hand at stretching matured somen noodles as part of a somen-stretching

experience. Afterwards, enjoy sampling the stretched noodles. (Fresh somen is a real treat!)〉

11:30a.m. Somen for Lunch (45min) 〈Savor various dishes made with somen.〉 45min 　1:00p.m. Honda Mokuro Japan Wax Factory　Traditional Japanese Candle-making Workshop (120min) 〈Since the Edo period (1603 – 1867), the seeds of the Japanese wax tree have been crushed, steamed and compressed to extract wax. The Japan wax extracted in the process has traditionally been used to make warosoku Japanese candles, a product that helped finance the bakufu government of the time. This candle-making tradition continues to the present day. While the candles harden, they are frequently decorated with attractive

painted designs. When the candles are finished being used, the remains can be safely returned to the earth as fertilizer.〉

3:00p.m. 10min Omisaki Station ＆ 110min Nagasaki Airport To your next destination

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Explore Unzen Onsen Jigoku after dark, when it takes on a different look and feel to daytime. Experience its intensity with all your senses.

Somen Obiki Stretching ExperienceSomen Obiki Stretching Experience

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Activity 09 Ride the Unzen Ropeway

Activity 03 Night Tour of Unzen Jigoku

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Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring DistrictUnzen Onsengai Hot Spring District（Unzen Visitor Center）（Unzen Visitor Center）

Shimabara Onsen Hot SpringsShimabara Onsen Hot Springs

Honda MokuroHonda Mokuro Japanese Wax Factory Japanese Wax Factory

Somen FactorySomen Factory

YusuikanYusuikan

Myokendake StationMyokendake Station

Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center

Entrance to Unzen JigokuEntrance to Unzen Jigoku

Nita PassNita Pass

Mt. FugendakeMt. FugendakeMt. KunimidakeMt. Kunimidake

Omisaki StationOmisaki Station

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Mt. TakaiwaMt. Takaiwa

Bokujo no Sato Azuma FarmBokujo no Sato Azuma Farm

Hyakkadai ParkHyakkadai Park


Suwano-ike PondSuwano-ike Pond（Unzen Suwano-ike Visitor Center）（Unzen Suwano-ike Visitor Center）


Mt. Heisei-ShinzanMt. Heisei-Shinzan

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Three Kinds of Hot Springs and a Unique Food Culture: Savor the Earth’s Bounty on the Shimabara Peninsula

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Enjoy multiple kinds of hot springs, Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, and more while visiting the Shimabara Peninsula, where volcanic activity continues to this day.A unique gastronomic encounter: Taste the results of continuing volcanic activity combined with the abundant selection of ingredients available on the Shimabara Peninsula.

Season Duration of stayAll seasons 3 nights, 4 days (requires arriving the day before the itinerary begins)

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Night of arrival Depart from local airport Aso Kumamoto Airport 70min Kumamoto

Day1

10:00a.m. Kumamoto 40min Kumamoto Port　10:50a.m.Kumamoto Port (Ferry) 60min Shimabara Port12:00p.m. Lunch (60min) 1:00p.m Tour the Springs (120min) 〈Explore Shimabara while touring its plentiful springs. Try kanzarashi, a delicious Japanese sweet.〉3:30p.m. Shimabara 50min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】

〈Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District is located near the Jigoku area partway up the southwestern slope of Mt. Unzen. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs originated as a summer retreat for the earliest international visitors during the Meiji period (1868 – 1912), and as a result, the area developed as an international tourist destination. The downtown district is home to many Western-style buildings with reddish-brown roofs. The hot springs are acidic hydrogen sulfide springs and have a strong antibacterial effect. Bathing in the hot springs is said to result in beautiful skin. Located in the middle of the Shimabara Peninsula, high-quality cuisine made with the plentiful bounty of both the sea and the mountains is yours to enjoy in town.〉

Day29:00a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min Tashirobaru10:00a.m. Activity 08 A relaxing day of Miyama Kirishima azalea conservation (180min) 〈Enjoy a lunch of country-style cuisine.〉1:30p.m Tashirobaru 30min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】

Day3

9:00a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 60min10:00a.m. Arima Christian Heritage Museum　Learn About Christian Culture in Shimabara (60min) 〈The Shimabara area once flourished as a center of early Christian culture. When Christianity was banned in the 17th century, Christians took their faith underground. Learn about this history at the Arima Christian Heritage Museum.〉

11:00a.m. Arima Christian Heritage Museum 15min 　Hara Castle Ruins, a World Heritage Site (30min) 〈Visit Hara Castle, where Amakusa Shiro and fellow rebels barricaded themselves during the Amakusa Rebellion.〉

11:45a.m. Hara Castle Ruins, a World Heritage Site 15min Kazusa　Lunch (60min)1:00p.m. Kazusa　 Dolphin-watching (90min) 〈Approximately 300 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live in the area between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa. Board a boat and head to sea for a good chance of seeing dolphins.〉

3:00p.m. Kazusa 60min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 【Accommodation】

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9:30a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min10:00a.m. Shimabara Peninsula Farmhouse　Crop-harvesting Experience (120min) 〈Each season brings with it a variety of fruits and vegetables to enjoy on the Shimabara Peninsula. These are also considered to be nurtured by the volcanic terrain. Enjoy harvesting crops and preparing them for

eating at your tent accommodations in the campground.〉　Lunch (60min) 〈Enjoy the Shimabara Peninsula with a lunch of Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box.〉1:00p.m. 30min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs4:00p.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min Shirakumonoike Campground4:30p.m. Activity 12 Shirakumo-no-ike Campground (Accommodation) 【Accommodation】〈Enjoy a night spent in a tent. Tent and equipment rentals are available. [Interested parties should apply in advance.]〉

Day59:30a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min10:30a.m. Shirakumonoike Campground Activity 05 Dye a shirt or towel using gathered leaves, wood and dyer’ knotweed (300min)

〈Delight in a meal of Shimabara ale lunch box.〉 30min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 【Accommodation】

Day6

10:00a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 15min Unzen Vidro MuseumVisit the Museum and Make a Glass Accessory (90min) 〈The Unzen Vidro Museum houses a collection of 300 glass items, including those with roots in Edo period (1603 – 1867) Nagasaki, and 19th century European glass like bohemian glass and oil lamps. You can also make decorative straps, sandblasted items and other glass accessories as mementos of your trip to Unzen.〉

12:00p.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs　Lunch (60min)1:30p.m. Unzen Terminal 80minIsahaya Terminal 45min Nagasaki AirportNagasaki Airport To your next destination

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Activity 05 Dye a shirt or towel using gathered leaves, wood and dyer’ knotweedDolphin-watchingDolphin-watching

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Shirakumonoike CampgroundShirakumonoike Campground

Activity08Bokujo no Sato Bokujo no Sato

Azuma FarmAzuma Farm


Mt. Heisei-Shinzan Mt. Heisei-Shinzan

Mt. KusenbudakeMt. Kusenbudake

Mt. FugendakeMt. Fugendake

Mt. MayuyamaMt. MayuyamaMt. KunimidakeMt. Kunimidake

Activity 08 A relaxing day of Miyama Kirishima azalea conservation

Suwano-ike PondSuwano-ike PondUnzen Suwano-ike Visitor CenterUnzen Suwano-ike Visitor Center

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Treat Yourself to a Special Getaway in Unzen with a Touch of Luxury

Notes Get to know Unzen and the Shimabara Peninsula in-depth with a leisurely stay in Unzen.Discover a new you with a comfortable stay at this summer retreat above the clouds.

Season Duration of stayAll seasons 5 nights, 6 days (requires arriving the day before the itinerary begins)

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Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District (Unzen Visitor Center)(Unzen Visitor Center)

Shimabara Onsen Hot SpringsShimabara Onsen Hot Springs


Arima Christian Heritage MuseumArima Christian Heritage Museum

Dolphin-watchingDolphin-watching

Hara Castle RuinsHara Castle Ruins

Nita PassNita Pass

KuchinotsuKuchinotsu

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Unzen Vidro MuseumUnzen Vidro Museum

Shimabara Yusui-gun SpringsShimabara Yusui-gun Springs

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Shimabara Peninsula FarmhouseShimabara Peninsula Farmhouse

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