When selecting a room, we verify several key factors to ensure a comfortable stay—details that often cannot be confirmed on a website.  We assist our clients in selecting the ideal room by presenting various criteria, such as those listed below, to ensure a personalized and comfortable stay: Room Type: (e.g., Western-style, Japanese-style, or Japanese-Western hybrid rooms) Room size and layout, Bed configuration and size In-room shower and indoor bath specifications Availability of a private open-air bath in the room In-room amenities and features Dining location (e.g., in-room, private dining room, or restaurant)   February 11, 2026

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  When Matsukura Shigemasa became the new feudal lord of Shimabara in 1616, a large portion of the population was Christian. Initially, he turned a blind eye to Christianity because he needed the cooperation of the local people to construct Shimabara Castle. However, once the Tokugawa Shogunate became aware of the situation, Shigemasa was strictly ordered to force the Christians in Shimabara to convert.   Starting in 1627, Christians who refused to apostatize were persecuted using the scalding waters of Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell). Many believers were brought to these boiling springs and martyred for their faith. Unzen Church is dedicated to Father Antonio Ishida and his companions who were martyred at Unzen Hell. Every May, a martyrdom festival is held to honor their memory. Today, Unzen Jigoku is the most popular tourist attraction in Unzen. “Jigoku” means “Hell,” a name inspired by the striking landscape where white steam and boiling water rise from the ground over a vast area. The air is filled with the distinct scent of sulfur, serving as a powerful reminder that the Unzen volcano is still very much active.

Unzen jigoku Martyrdom from 1626…の続きを読む