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Mount Unzen

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Symbol of Shimabara peninsula, Mount Unzen. Located at the centre of Shimabara peninsula,

in Nagasaki-prefecture. Consist of 9 mountains, the highest is Heisei-sinzan (1483 m) formed

 by volcanic explosion from 1990 to 1995, second highest is Fugen-dake (1359m) which was

the highest until Heisei-shinzan formed by explosion, and Myoken-dake (1359m ) has access

from Nita pass by the Rope way.

 

   Shimabara peninsula

          Heisen-shinzan

 

    Myoken-dake & Fugen-dake


 

The mount Unzen is part of Unzen National park, and makes Onsen Resorts with different

feature of each such as Unzen, Obama and Shimabara Onsen Resorts.

 

      Unzen Onsen Resort

     Obama Onsen Resort

      Shimabara Onsen Resort


 

The mountain can be seen from the almost all area of Shimabara Peninsula, and different

gentle scenic beauty of the mountain can be enjoyed from each areas.

 


 

 


Unzen Onsen Resort

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Beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. The area was the first area to

be designated as a National Park in Japan.  Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic

views from top one of the many peaks including Nita-toge Pass or looking up these volcanic 

mountains or Fugen, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery.  As each season brings a vivid

change to the appearance the face of Unzen you may wish to return again and again to enjoy

the full range of rich variations.

 

Welcome to Unzen

 

         Unzen Bus center

              Unzen Jigoku 

                  Nita pass


 

Stay in Unzen

There are 17 Hotels and Japanese style inns around Unzen Jigoku. From every hotel,  

beautiful scenery which changes by season can be enjoyed.

 


 

Featured destinations

            Bideo Museum

             Bideo Museum

       Unzen Golf Course


 

Characteristics of hot spring

The hot springs of Unzen is characterized by its sulfurous hot water with high acidity  (pH: 2.0 – 2.2),
which is uniquely high comparing to hot springs in Europe where the hot springs treatment is actively 
performed. The temperature of the hot springs of Unzen is as hot as around 90 Degree Celsius.

Unzen hot springs is known by its component of hot water such as “acid hydrogen sulfide springs”, “aluminiferous springs including hydrogen sulfide” or “ferrous salfate springs” but it is generally called
 “sulfurous hot springs.
 
 

 

Efficacy of hot spring

The hot springs of Unzen is highly effective in sterilization because of its acidity.It takes effect
against skin diseases in general such as eczema, chilblain, incisures, and other skin related
problems. It is also noted that the Unzen hot spring is effective to facial treatment as well as 
effective against chronic rheumatism, diabetes, neuralgic pain, muscle pain, joint pain, and
fatigue with health-promoting benefits.

 


 

 

Obama Foot bath, Japan’s longest

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The Japan’s longest foot bath. Called “ Hot foot 105 ” is the Japan’s longest foot bath in 

Obama Onsen Resort, located at the mountain foot of  Unzen in Shimabara peninsula.

 


 

The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring source temperature of

105 degree Celsius.

 


 

General information  

Address

Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture

Access

80 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city

60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port

45 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city

2 hours and 20 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

3 hours and 00 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city


 

Unzen Golf Course

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Japan’s oldest public golf course.  Opened in 1913, the oldest public course in Japan, and

second oldest golf course after the Kobe Golf Club, which opened in 1903. Moreover, Unzen

has been designated as Japan’s first national park in 1934, and the golf course has been

popular among people both Japanese and foreigner as the national park’s main facility.

 


 

The course is a hilly course at an elevation of 750m, and at the time of its construction, there were

no machines. This historical, hand-made course, integrated with nature, has small undulations on

the fairway.  There is also an authentic short 9 hole course as well. Only 3 minutes by car from the

Onsen town, it is especially cool in the summertime, and can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons

while appreciating nature.

 


 

General information  

Address

548 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

2 hours and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

3 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city


 

Unzen trekking

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Unzen is a beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. Unzen was 

the first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan and then the area has been

developed as Onsen Resort for both tourist Japanese and foreigner.

 


 

The picnic areas and trekking roads have also been developed and maintained properly for

enjoying Nature activities.

 


 

Various trekking routes are prepared with the Onsen town as the starting area, through the

Unzen Jigoku.

 


 

Everyone including mountain climber can enjoy by choosing preference route, Nita pass and

summit of mount Myuken and Fugen can be reached. The route indications are shown properly. 

 


 

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

2 hours and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

3 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city


 

Obama Onsen

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Onsen Resort facing to Tachibana bay. Located at western foot of Mount Unzen, and

consist of Shimabara peninsula Onsen Resort long with Unzen Onsen Resort and

Shimabara Onsen Resort.  About 30 Hotels and Japanese style accommodation are

standing along the Tachibana bay and there are 3 public baths where visitor can use.  

 


 

The Japan’s highest radiation calorie of hot spring. (radiation calorie is calculated in hot water

temperature multiplied hot water yield). Some of them reaching 80-100 °C and producing over

15,000 tons of hot water daily. Your own cooking can be enjoyed made by Onsen steam using

local ingredients such as vegetables and fishes.

 


 

The Japan’s longest foot bath

Called “ Hot foot 105  The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring

source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.

 


 

There are various kind of gift shops and restaurants around the foot bath.

 


 

General information  

Address

Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture

Access

80 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city

60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port

45 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city

2 hours and 20 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

3 hours and 00 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city


 

Unzen Jigoku

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Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted

from the springs, and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area. This is a striking

reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive.

 


 

These springs are highly valued by Japanese even now as according to Buddhist teaching,  “If you

live in a bad manner, you cannot go to Paradise, but rather, you will fall into the Hell of agony”.

 


 

Unfortunately, this was once put into reality nearly 350 years ago during the time of religious

persecution in Japan.  30 Japanese Christians, failing to renounce their faith met  their death

here in the scalding spring of Jigoku.

 


 

 

General information  

Address

Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture

Located in Unzen Onsen Resort

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


 

Nita pass

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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.

 


 

 Azalea in Spring

 Autumn leaves

 Frost in Winter


 

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.

 


 

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

 


 
 

3 days Hidden Christian sites tour for British customer

 

Type of the tour : Hidden Christian sites Tailor-made tour

Country of customer : England

Number of participant : 2 person  

Schedule : April 25 through 27, 2019

Transportation : Chartered taxi

Tour guide & conductor : Licensed English speaking guide

Where to visit

  Nagasaki, Unzen, Shimabara

 


 

Tour result

Day 1, April 25

9:00 depart Toyo Hotel in Fukuoka city

 Transfer form Hakata to Nagasaki by JR limit express train

Hakata 9:15 → Nagasaki 11:24  by Kamome 11

Peace Park, Ground Zero, Urakami Cathedral  

Martyrdom of 26 Saints of Japan → Oura Cathedral

17:30 check in the Hotel

Stay at Wing Port Nagasaki

 


 

Day 2, April 26

9:00 depart hotel

transfer to Sotome area and exploring Sotome

transfer to Unzen and visit Unzen Jigoku

17:30 check in the Hotel

Stay at Unzen Sky hotel, Dinner & breakfast included

 


 

Day 3, April 27

9:00 depart hotel

transfer to Minami Shimabara

Harajo Castle ruins, Shimabara Castle

15:30   Transfer to JR Isahaya Station

Isahaya 15:38 → Hakata 17:13 by Kamome 26

17:30 check in the Hotel

Stay at Comfort hotel Hakata

 


 

What our Customer have to say

The tour was good thank you. My mother was happy to see a different side of Japan, see the

countryside and connect with Christian history here. 

As per the tour you kindly arranged, we are staying at Hakata tonight, and then flying back to

Tokyo tomorrow!

 


 

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