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Unzen, Shimabara
Nagasaki
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Unzen, Shimabara
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Unzen, Shimabara
Unzen, a highland resort, is Japan's first national park where you can enjoy beautiful nature all year round, from cherry blossoms in spring to azaleas, fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and frost. There are over 30 "Unzen Jigoku" (Unzen Hell) hot springs, which were also known as the stage for Christian martyrdom torture during the Edo period. Shimabara Castle, with its white tower standing out in the greenery, is the center of the Christian oppression and is recommended to visit the "Christian Museum" and "Local Museum" on the premises.
Unzen, Shimabara
7 Highlights
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Unzen Onsen
Unzen Onsen located at an altitude of 700 meters!
A world-famous hot spring resort that is the stage for the tragic history of Christian martyrdom. Nearby is Unzen Jigoku, where white steam billows from fumaroles and the area is enveloped in the smell of sulfur. When you visit, we recommend trying the "Onsen Tamago" made with the heat from the hot springs of Jigoku!
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Unzen Onsen
Unzen Onsen located at an altitude of 700 meters!
A world-famous hot spring resort that is the stage for the tragic history of Christian martyrdom. Nearby is Unzen Jigoku, where white steam billows from fumaroles and the area is enveloped in the smell of sulfur. When you visit, we recommend trying the "Onsen Tamago" made with the heat from the hot springs of Jigoku!
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Oomote-Ootou Station on the Shimabara Railway
Known as the station closest to the sea in Japan
Oomote-Ootou Station on the Shimabara Railway has become famous through commercials for a major soft drink manufacturer. Enjoy a relaxing and valuable journey on the "Shimatetsu Cafe Train," a sightseeing train that runs along the coast!
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Oomote-Ootou Station on the Shimabara Railway
Known as the station closest to the sea in Japan
Oomote-Ootou Station on the Shimabara Railway has become famous through commercials for a major soft drink manufacturer. Enjoy a relaxing and valuable journey on the "Shimatetsu Cafe Train," a sightseeing train that runs along the coast!
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Suwa Pond
One of the world geoparks in Shimabara Peninsula, Suwa Pond
Suwa Pond is located in the Unzen National Park and was selected as one of the "Top 100 Reservoirs in Japan". In addition to the lake where you can enjoy fishing and a wide lawn, the adjacent "Unzen Suwa Pond Visitor Center" also holds events such as bird watching and stargazing, making it especially recommended for families!
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Suwa Pond
One of the world geoparks in Shimabara Peninsula, Suwa Pond
Suwa Pond is located in the Unzen National Park and was selected as one of the "Top 100 Reservoirs in Japan". In addition to the lake where you can enjoy fishing and a wide lawn, the adjacent "Unzen Suwa Pond Visitor Center" also holds events such as bird watching and stargazing, making it especially recommended for families!
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Unzen Bechstein Glass Museum
The birthplace of Japanese glass, "Nagasaki"
This is an authentic glass art museum that houses about 300 beautiful items such as Nagasaki Bechstein from the Edo period, Bohemian glass from the 19th century, and oil lamps from around the world. There is a "Glass Experience Workshop" where you can make your own glass craft!
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Unzen Bechstein Glass Museum
The birthplace of Japanese glass, "Nagasaki"
This is an authentic glass art museum that houses about 300 beautiful items such as Nagasaki Bechstein from the Edo period, Bohemian glass from the 19th century, and oil lamps from around the world. There is a "Glass Experience Workshop" where you can make your own glass craft!
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Hara Castle Ruins
The stage of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, "Hara Castle Ruins"
The site of the main battlefield of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion (Shimabara Rebellion) which occurred about 400 years ago. It was the trigger for the Kirishitans to be forced to "hide" and search for ways to continue their faith independently. Why not visit that place in your textbook!
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Hara Castle Ruins
The stage of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, "Hara Castle Ruins"
The site of the main battlefield of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion (Shimabara Rebellion) which occurred about 400 years ago. It was the trigger for the Kirishitans to be forced to "hide" and search for ways to continue their faith independently. Why not visit that place in your textbook!
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Obama Onsen
A charming hot spring that springs up along the sea of Tachibanawan
This charming hot spring is located along the sea of Tachibanawan, and has the highest heat and temperature among hot springs in Japan. Water at nearly 100℃ gushes out, and it is highly effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, and women's diseases. Relax and enjoy the view of Tachibanawan and the Nagasaki Peninsula from the open-air bath!
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Obama Onsen
A charming hot spring that springs up along the sea of Tachibanawan
This charming hot spring is located along the sea of Tachibanawan, and has the highest heat and temperature among hot springs in Japan. Water at nearly 100℃ gushes out, and it is highly effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, and women's diseases. Relax and enjoy the view of Tachibanawan and the Nagasaki Peninsula from the open-air bath!
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Shimabara Onsen
A hot spring that springs up in the castle town of Shimabara Castle
This hot spring is located in the castle town of Shimabara Castle, with a beautiful landscape of samurai residences and streams flowing through the town. The quality of the water is a smooth carbonated hydrogen spring, which is said to have a high beautifying effect on the skin. Enjoy the scenic views along Shimabara Port and Shimabara Castle & Samurai Residences, and make your skin smooth and beautiful with the hot spring!
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Shimabara Onsen
A hot spring that springs up in the castle town of Shimabara Castle
This hot spring is located in the castle town of Shimabara Castle, with a beautiful landscape of samurai residences and streams flowing through the town. The quality of the water is a smooth carbonated hydrogen spring, which is said to have a high beautifying effect on the skin. Enjoy the scenic views along Shimabara Port and Shimabara Castle & Samurai Residences, and make your skin smooth and beautiful with the hot spring!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Obama Champon
Champon with a broth made from seafood and vegetables.
Obama Champon is one of the three major champon dishes in Japan, along with Nagasaki and Amakusa champon. It is characterized by a rich flavor in which the essence of seafood such as squid, clams, and shrimp, and the flavor of vegetables permeate the soup. It's healthier and refreshing compared to Nagasaki champon.
Obama Onsen Steamed Dish
Steaming ingredients using the steam from the hot springs.
A cooking method where you steam your favorite ingredients in a steamer that uses steam from a hot spring source. After cooking, the flavor of the ingredients is condensed, making it delicious to the fullest! It would be interesting to try various ingredients such as fresh vegetables, seasonal seafood, and eggs.
Unzen Geo Burger
Burgers made with the blessings of Unzen's land.
Unzen's new local gourmet dish that was born in October 2021! You can enjoy completely different Unzen Geo Burgers at each shop, made with fresh vegetables, seafood, and mountain delicacies from Unzen. Please try the new gourmet dish made with freshly harvested ingredients in the food treasure trove "Shimabara Peninsula"!
Gu Zoni
Zoni eaten during New Year's in Shimabara, incorporating seafood and mountain delicacies.
"Gu Zoni" refers to zoni (a soup with mochi) eaten during New Year's in Shimabara, and is called "Ganba" or "Gane" locally. It uses more than ten ingredients such as chicken, anago (conger eel), shirona (white radish), lotus root, burdock, frozen tofu, shiitake mushrooms, egg, round mochi, and spring chrysanthemum, allowing you to enjoy both seafood and mountain delicacies in one dish. It is a dish full of flavor and nutrition!
Kanzarashi
Plenty of honey on chilled shiratama.
Kanzarashi is a local dish that has been selected as a 100-year food as a local cuisine that has been passed down since the Edo period, as part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs' FY2021 Food Culture Promotion Project. It is a popular sweet that is enjoyed by pouring special honey made from honey and sugar on chilled shiratama, which is made from water from the springs in Shimabara. The chewy and soft shiratama has a sweetness of rice that can be felt as you chew.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥10,328
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥23,685
Best Season
1~5 Month
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