Nita pass

 

Nita pass is one of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery

of Nita Pass in Unzen is magnificent. Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples

and silver frost represent each season of the year.

 

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Azalea in Spring

Autumn leaves

Frost in Winter

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The ropeway take you slowly from Nita Pass to Mt. Myoken at a highest of 1300 meters, from the

observation point of Mt. Myoken, you can get a 360 degree panorama view which encompasses

not only the Ariake Sea and Amakusa Island but the smoke the crater Mt.Aso.

 

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General information  

Address	Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture
Access	90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port 30 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city 10 minutes by a vehicle from Unzen Onsen Resort area

 

 - Unzen travel guide