Revive your zest for life in this refreshing retreat above the clouds Unzen- In 1934, Unzen-Amakusa National Park became one of ’s first national parks. At the time of its 19 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. National Park Unzen to the seascapes of Amakusa which interweave islands and sea. The Unzen area is comprised of the mountainous region of the 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 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佐賀県 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

Nagasaki Airport Haneda Airport

Nagasaki Airport Aso Kumamoto Airport 長崎県 Isahaya Bus Terminal

Shimabara 熊本県 Aso Kumamoto Nagasaki Port Airport Prefecture Kumamoto Station Kumamoto Port Shimatetsu Unzen Kumamoto Bus Terminal Prefecture

National park area

Major road Jigoku and Unzen Expressway Onsen Hot Spring, Shinkansen

Unzen City, JR 宮崎県

Nagasaki Prefecture Private railway

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Approx. 80 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 45 min by by Shimatetsu by airplane Kenei Bus Bus Shimatetsu Nagasaki Airport Isahaya Terminal鹿児島県 Unzen Bus 1 Terminal

2 3 Haneda Airport

Approx. 60 Approx. 30 min Approx. 40 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 30 min min by airport by Kumamoto by Shimatetsu by airplane by Sanko Bus limousine bus Kumamoto Port Ferry Bus Shimatetsu Kumamoto Kumamoto Shimabara Ferry Noriba Unzen Bus Airport Eki-mae Port -mae Terminal

6 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. ■Information counter Please contact each provider directly.

4 5 7 8 1Mt. Myokendake Station in fall, Unzen City, 2Shirakumo-no-ike Bungalows in the early Showa period (1926–1989), Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture 3Morning 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 Prefecture 241 6Yu senpei wafer, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture 7Unzen Jigoku Night Tour, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture 8Unzen Jigoku, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture 242

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Enjoy a night time fantasy tour of the sacred area and come away enchanted. Your guides for Relish afternoon tea prepared with specially selected ingredients from the Shimabara Peninsula. Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity 01 the evening are the very same people who continue to protect the sacred nature of Unzen. 04 Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by the combination of East and West.

Hachimantai Towada- A magical night at Unzen Nita Pass Enjoy afternoon tea in style at an Unzen hotel.

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Fukko Sanriku From time immemorial, legend has it that Unzen is Beginning in the Meiji Period (1868–1912), Unzen the home of mountain gods. Mt. Myoken, one of the was cherished by international visitors to Japan, mountains of Unzen, is considered so sacred that resulting in a beautiful mixture of East and West. removing even a single fallen leaf is prohibited by local This combination of cultures continues today, with

Asahi Bandai- custom. Even today, the mountain is strictly protected. luxurious Western-style afternoon tea served at many In Unzen, history and nature are interwoven, creating of the area's hotels and inns. Delight in a relaxing an air of mystery. Its nightscape glistens and high afternoon spent enveloped in the unique atmosphere above, innumerable stars twinkle in an inky sky. Spend created by the classical townscape and the highland Nikko an evening exploring the mountainous area, led by a resort’s crystal clear air. Enjoy the plentiful produce nighttime guide who will reveal the area’s secrets. of Unzen, surrounded by mountains and sea in style.

Season 3 times (Mid-May, August, and late October– Season Year-round (dates vary with ryokan/hotel) Hakone-Izu Fuji- November 10). Confi rm date in advance Time required Approx. Time required Approx. 60–90 min Fee Please contact 130 min Fee Please contact for fees Inquiries hotels and inns directly for feesl Inquiries (General (General Incorporated Associations) Unzen Onsen Tourist Incorporated Associations) Unzen Onsen Tourist

kogen Joshin’etsu Association Phone 0957-73-3434 E-mail info@ Association Phone 0957-73-3434 E-mail info@ unzen.org URL http://www.unzen.org/premium_night/ unzen.org URL Under construction renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Mt. Kinugasa is also known as Sunset Hill, a nickname it was given by some of the earliest Activity Dye a towel or shirt using tree leaves and dyer's knotweed grown in Unzen. international visitors to Japan who once flocked to Unzen to escape the summer heat. A light Lose yourself and unwind while exploring the stunning forests of Unzen. 02 hike with immense rewards, make the trek to enjoy the stunning view of the setting sun. 05 sangaku Chubu Relax in the same way as some of Japan's earliest international visitors while admiring dusk at Sunset Hill. Dye a shirt or towel using gathered leaves, wood and dyer’ knotweed.

EN FIT GROUP FIT GROUP EN Shima Ise- Mt. Kinugasa rises above Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Village Spend the morning exploring the mountainside, enjoying on its western side. For countless generations, it has been its fl owers, trees and the birds' songs while gathering fondly known by locals as an easy-to-climb mountain ingredients for dyeing. Eat lunch before continuing your

Kumano Yoshino- in easy reach of the village. Looking eastward from the dyeing adventure in the afternoon under the tutelage of summit, the townscape of Unzen and the steaming vents of your instructor. The color you create will be as unique Unzen Jigoku ("Unzen Hell”) can be admired, while to the as your own fi ngerprint. (Participating in just the dyeing west, Tachibana Bay sits between the mountain’s summit portion of the workshop is also possible. Towels and

Kaigan San'in and the setting sun. Envelop yourself in nature with a hike shirts to dye can be purchased separately. Dyed towels up Mt. Kinugasa, and from the top, marvel at the majesty of and shirts can be taken home on the day.) the earth as you gaze at the wonders around you. Season Year-round, closed Tuesdays and

Oki Daisen- Season Year-round Time required 120 min Wednesdays Time required 300 min Fee Adults: Fee Adults: 2,000 yen *There are no group rates 6,000 yen (bento lunch included), children: 4,000 Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) yen (bento lunch included) *There are no group

Setonaikai Natural Parks Foundation Phone 0957-73-2543 rates Inquiries Atelier Aiakane Phone 0957- E-mail [email protected] 60-4234 E-mail [email protected] URL Under construction URL http://aiakane.com/en.html Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity Night-time unveils a different side of Unzen Jigoku, one where you can sometimes see Activity Unzen is home to many fascinating sites and easy walking trails. glowing lights in the steaming vents. Sites and routes can be combined to create your personalized walking tour. Kuju Aso- 03 Experience a world away from the everyday, where the voice of the hellscape can be heard. 06 Night tour of Unzen Jigoku Explore Unzen your way with one of three courses: short, medium or long

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Amakusa Unzedn- FIT GROUP FIT GROUP ※240min course only Flashlight in hand, explore the geothermal phenomena Unzen is a land with many secrets to share, and as of Unzen Jigoku (“Unzen Hell”) at night. Accompanied you explore its breadth, you’ll come across fl owers, by a guide, tour the night-time hellscape, where sounds trees, birds and myriad other living creatures; Kinkowan Kirishima- are magnifi ed and odors appear stronger in the dead hot springs, rocks and volcanoes amongst other of night. At night, uncover the secrets that Unzen geological formations; and a wealth of historical and Jigoku hides from the day. Sharpen your senses and cultural sites including shrines, and Buddhist as well

Yakushima feel the energy of the earth. as early Christian ruins. Discover all that Unzen has to off er with a guided tour of the area.

Season Year-round Season Year-round Time required 60, 120, or 240 min

Yambaru Time required 45 min Fee 60-min course: adults: 1,000 yen, children: 500 Fee Adults: 600 yen, children (age 11 and yen, 120-min course: adults: 2,000 yen, children: 1,000 under): 300 yen yen, 240-min course (bento lunch included): adults: Inquiries Unzen Guide Sulfar 3,500 yen, children: 1,800 yen *There are no group rates shoto Kerama Phone 0957-73-2626 Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural E-mail [email protected] Parks Foundation Phone 0957-73-2543 E-mail URL Under construction [email protected] URL Under construction

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‒Recommended Activities‒ Daisetsuzan Unzen-Amakusa National Park

One of Japan's first national parks, Unzen-Amakusa National Park is home to countless plants and animals. Try your hand at making yusenpei wafers using methods that dates back 130 years. Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity 07 Experience the wonders of Earth by exploring hot springs, volcanoes and other geological features. 10 Learn the history of Unzen from locals.

Hachimantai Towada- Round-trip hiking tour from Unzen Onsen Hot Spring to Mt. Fugen Yusenpei wafer-making workshop

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Fukko Sanriku Begin the day with a visit to the Unzen Visitor Center Cook up a traditional local treat with this workshop to to get essential information on the Unzen volcano make yusenpei wafers. The wafers, originally created as group. From there, head to Nita Pass by car to begin a toji hot-spring cure for Viscount Matsudaira, a former your hike. Accompanied by a guide, set out for Mt. feudal lord of Shimabara, have been made in Unzen

Asahi Bandai- Fugen, admiring flowers, birds, geological features for approximately 130 years. Cooking methods haven’t and Mt. Heisei Shinzan, the newest addition to changed since they were first created, and the wafers, Unzen’s volcanic peaks, along the way. Return to consisting of flour, eggs, sugar and baking soda mixed Nita Pass from Mt. Fugen, and head back to Unzen with hot-spring water from Mt. Fugen, are cooked in Nikko Onsengai Hot Spring District by car. traditional individual molds weighing three kilograms each.

Season Year-round Time required 360 min Fee Season 10:30a.m.–4:00p.m., March–May and Adults (age 12 and over): 7,000 yen (bento lunch September–November, closed Thursdays Hakone-Izu Fuji- included), children (ages 6 to 11): 4,000 yen (bento Time required 20 min Fee Adults and children: lunch included) *Car and ropeway fares are not included 1,000 yen *There are no group rates Inquiries Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural TOHTOUMIYA HONPO Phone 0957-73-2155

kogen Joshin’etsu Parks Foundation Phone 0957-73-2543 E-mail E-mail [email protected] [email protected] URL Under construction URL https://www.unzen-yusenpei.com/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Help maintain the healthy environment of the Miyama Kirishima azaleas. Activity Using a potter's wheel may prove a little tricky at first, but that's all part of the fun. 08 Experience forest life and return home reinvigorated. 11 Create lasting memories using your own two hands. sangaku Chubu A relaxing day of Miyama Kirishima azalea conservation Unzen ware pottery workshop

FIT GROUP EN FIT GROUP EN Shima Ise- The spectacular blossoms of Miyama Kirishima azaleas bloom Unzen-yaki, or Unzen ware, is a rustic pottery style from late April. The health of the azaleas was once maintained that exudes warmth. First produced in 1935, the by cattle and horses grazing on the undergrowth, however, characteristic Oil-drop glaze in Unzen-yaki is made

Kumano Yoshino- as grazing has become less common, undergrowth must now with 100-percent volcanic ash. Try your hand be removed by human hands. Spend a day participating in at crafting your own masterpiece with a pottery conservation eff orts to protect the beautiful Miyama Kirishima workshop, where you can make one of a variety of azalea colonies, and savor a hearty lunch of country cuisine. tableware options, including coffee cups, teacups

Kaigan San'in Those interested can participate in a zazen meditation session and small bowls. The fi nished product will be sent to as well. Enjoy a day of wellness tourism, and spend time in self- you after the workshop. 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. Season Year-round Time required 30 min Oki Daisen- Fee Adults and children: 3,000 yen *There are no Season Year-round; closed 1st Sundays of each month group rates Time required 180 min Fee Adults and children: 3,000 yen Inquiries Unzenyaki

Setonaikai *There are no group rates Inquiries NPO Okuunzen Nature Phone 0957-73-2688 Conservatory Association Phone 0957-78-3521 E-mail E-mail [email protected] [email protected] URL http://www.okuunzen.org URL http://www.unzenyaki.com Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity The Unzen Ropeway lets you enjoy the area from the sky. Activity Located just 15 minutes on foot and five minutes by car from Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Village, Each season's spectacular scenery can be admired from a high vantage point. Shirakumo Pond is easy to reach. From the reflection of mountains in the pond's surface to the Kuju Aso- 09 12 spectacle of the four seasons, the picturesque campground is the perfect place to relax. Ride the Unzen Ropeway Shirakumo-no-ike Campground

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The Unzen Ropeway connects Nita Pass, elevation 1,100 meters, Shirakumo Pond sits at the foot of Mt. Kinugasa in the western area of with Myokendake Station, elevation 1,300 meters, in just three Unzen Onsen Hot Spring. A popular spot that sees many visitors throughout minutes. From the observatory at Myokendake Station, gaze the year, the Shirakumo Pond area is also the place where locals go to Kinkowan Kirishima- out over the Shimabara Peninsula, the Amakusa Islands rising 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, from the sea, the many mountains of Kyushu and the townscape having been established approximately 90 years ago to serve foreigners of Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Village. The glorious seasonal who summered in the area. On clear days, enjoy distant views of Mt. Yakushima vistas play out before your eyes from the ropeway: Spring sees Myoken, Mt. Fuken and Mt. Heisei Shinzan, and admire the refl ection of the Miyama Kirishika azaleas bloom, while in early summer, Kousa mountains in the pond’s surface. In fall, the view is especially stunning, with dogwood blossoms add color to the landscape. In fall, marvel the season’s vibrant foliage adding a burst of color to the refl ected scenery. at the brilliant colors of the season’s foliage, and in winter, fi nd Season Yambaru April 29–May 5 and July 11–December 10, 2020 beauty in the silver hoarfrost that covers the trees. Fee Accommodation (usage fee, per person per night): adults: 400 yen, children (ages 6 to 14): 200 yen; 1-person Season Year-round Time required 60–90 min (including tents: adults and children: 600 yen, 2-person tents and up: time atop peak) Fee Please contact for fees

shoto Kerama adults and children: 2,000 yen *There are no group rates Inquiries Unzen Ropeway Phone 0957-73-3572 Inquiries (General Incorporated Foundations) Natural Parks E-mail [email protected] Foundation Phone 0957-73-2543 E-mail unzenoj@ URL http://unzen-ropeway.com gmail.com URL http://unzenvc.com/camp.html

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Daisetsuzan 1 Toya Shikotsu- Season Spring – Fall for Premium Night Duration of stay 2 nights, 3 days (requires arriving the day before the itinerary begins) Activity 04 Enjoy afternoon tea in style at an Unzen hotel Activity 06 Explore Unzen, Short Course Relax in the same way as some of Activity 02 Japan's earliest international visitors while admiring dusk at Sunset Hill Hachimantai Towada- Essential Unzen! An Introduction to the Area Fukko Sanriku Over Three Days Asahi Bandai-

Unzen, which opened during the Meiji period (1868 – 1912) as a summer retreat for the earliest Notes international visitors, is full of turn of the century nostalgia. Slip back to simpler times with an elegant Unzen possesses a rich historical heritage centered Hike to the summit of Mt. Kinugasa, nicknamed Sunset Hill by the Nikko Feel the earth's energy which even now bursts from the ground. afternoon tea. Enjoy a luxurious, service at around the Jigoku area of town and boasts a number international residents who once flocked to Unzen to escape the your leisure. of attractions, including stunning flowers. Enjoy summer heat. Relax and admire the sunset while reflecting on the everything the town has to offer with a guided tour. vastness of our planet. (Participation is open to interested parties.) Hakone-Izu Fuji- N Trail map Activity 01 A magical night at Unzen Nita Pass Nordic Walking Activity 10 Yusenpei wafer-making workshop kogen Joshin’etsu

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Goal sangaku Chubu ←To Nagasaki Bokujo no Sato Azuma Farm 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 Get your heart rate up before breakfast with Try your hand at grilling traditional local treat

From Nagasaki→ between late October and approximately November 10th. In May, a morning of Nordic walking. Enjoy birdsong yusenpei, a wafer-like snack.

Shima Ise- Start Mt. Maidake azaleas are the focus, while in August, the night sky and its myriad and morning air while listening to interesting Tashirobaru stars take over. Fall sees the season’s brilliant foliage join the commentary on the Unzen area from a guide. heavens as the stars of the show. Enjoy a different side of the Nita Kumano Yoshino- Pass at Unzen Onsen Hot Spring’s biggest event of the year. Mt. Kusenbudake Mt. Mayuyama Night of Depart from local airport Nagasaki Airport 45min Nagasaki Kaigan San'in Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center arrival Mt. Kunimidake Activity Nagasaki 100min Unzen Bus Station 15min 07 Heisei-Shinzan (Check in) 15min Oki Daisen- Mt. Fugendake Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Dining Facilities Return ← 12:00p.m. Lunch (60min)〈Enjoy the Shimabara Peninsula with a lunch of Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box.〉 Journey Myokendake Station Day Activity 06 Activity Nita Pass 1:00p.m Explore Unzen, Short Course (60min) 2 Activity Setonaikai 04、06 Outward Journey 01 3:00p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hotel Activity 04 Enjoy afternoon tea in style at an Unzen hotel (90min) Activity → 5:30p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Keyaki Square 02 Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Day1 Activity 02 Relax in the same way as some of Japan's earliest international visitors while admiring dusk at Sunset Hill (90min) Uwakai Ashizuri- Mt. Kinugasa (Unzen Visitor Center) 15min Activity 7:00p.m. Mt. Kinugasa Descent Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 Day 10、11 〈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 Day 1 Kuju Aso- 3 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 Obama Onsen Hot Springs Mt. Takaiwa sterilizing effect. Bathing in the hot springs is said to result in beautiful skin.〉 Amakusa Unzedn- 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,

Kinkowan Kirishima- Day2 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】 Yakushima 7:00a.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Nordic Walking (60min) 11:00a.m. Totomiya Activity 10 Yusenpei wafer-making workshop (20 – 30min) Yambaru 12:00p.m. Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District Lunch (60min)〈Enjoy Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box for the third time.〉 Suwano-ike Pond Day3 1:00p.m. Unzen-yaki Pottery-making Activity 11 Unzen ware pottery workshop (30 – 45min) 〈Complete your Unzen Trip with an experience to Unzen Suwano-ike Visitor Center remember by trying your hand at pottery-making.〉 shoto Kerama 1:2,200,000 2:00p.m. Unzen Bus Station 80min Isahaya Terminal 45min 0 5 10km Nagasaki Airport To your next destination

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Daisetsuzan 2 Toya Shikotsu- Season All seasons Duration of stay 3 nights, 4 days (requires arriving the day before the itinerary begins) Night of Depart from local airport Nagasaki Airport 45min Nagasaki arrival Hachimantai Towada- Three Kinds of Hot Springs and a Unique Food 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 Facilities

Fukko Sanriku 12:00p.m. Hot Springs Mushigama Steamed Cuisine (90min)〈Using Obama Onsen Hot Springs' plentiful steam, cook the bounty harvested from the Culture: Savor the Earth’s Somen Obiki Stretching Experience 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.〉 Day1 Bounty 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 Asahi Bandai- Enjoy multiple kinds of hot springs, Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, and more while visiting 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 the Shimabara Peninsula, where volcanic activity continues to this day. UNESCO Global Geopark-certified guide to learn all its secrets.〉 4:00p.m. Obama Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 （The temperature at the Notes A unique gastronomic encounter: Taste the results of continuing volcanic source of Obama's hot springs is 105 degrees Celsius. The sodium chloride hot spring water is mildly alkali, making for soft water.） Nikko activity combined with the abundant selection of ingredients available on the 10:00a.m. Obama Onsen Hot Springs 30min Unzen Bus Station 10:30a.m. Unzen Bus Station 15min Unzen Onsen Shimabara Peninsula. Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities (Check in) 11：00a.m. Unzen Visitor Center Gather Basic Information on Unzen (60min)

Hakone-Izu Fuji- Nita Pass 〈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 N Trail map 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 kogen Joshin’etsu 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.

renzan Myoko-Togakushi Nita Pass Activity 09 Ride the Unzen Ropeway (3min) 3min Myokendake Station 〈The Nita Pass is located at an elevation of 1,100 Day2 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 Activity 09 Ride the Unzen Ropeway Honda Mokuro Omisaki Station Japanese Wax Factory 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 sangaku Chubu meters and offers stunning views of Unzen Onsen Hot Springs.〉 2:30p.m. Myokendake Station 3min Nita Pass 20min Goal 3:00p.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 Shima Ise- 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 ←Nagasaki 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 Hyakkadai Park Kumano Yoshino- Unzen Jigoku's Entranceways) Activity 03 Night Tour of Unzen Jigoku (45min) Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 9:30a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min 10:00a.m. Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center Learn About Volcanoes and Nature Nagasaki→ Bokujo no Sato Azuma Farm

Kaigan San'in 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 Start Yusuikan Tashirobaru 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 Mt. Maidake Oki Daisen- much volcanically active. 〉 11:00a.m. Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center 30min 11:30a.m. Shimabara Dining Facilities Lunch Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Mt. Kusenbudake Medicinal Herb Cuisine (90min) 〈The cultivation of medicinal herbs began on the Shimabara Peninsula more than 170 years ago. The herb garden is now Mt. Mayuyama 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 Setonaikai Mt. Kunimidake Heisei-Shinzan Nature Center earth, a variety of medicinal herbs can still be cultivated. Enjoy these herbs in a meal prepared by the local medicinal herb group.〉 Mt. Heisei-Shinzan Mt. Fugendake After Exploring Shimabara district, Head to the Yusuikan 2:00p.m. Geotour: Follow the Coastline of the (1868 – 1912) Myokendake Station Day3 Uwakai Ashizuri- 〈Experience a major Shimabara disaster. During the Edo period (1603 – 1867), a landslide occurred on Mt. Mayuyama, and the sediment extended the Activity Day (120min) Nita Pass 09 3 shoreline. Follow the shoreline of the time, and get to know the culture and history that grew in parallel with the changing landscape.〉 Day 〈Refined rice flour and rice flour are mixed with spring water to create a delightful Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District（Unzen Visitor Center） 4:00p.m. Yusuikan Kanzarashi-making Workshop (60min) Kuju Aso- 1 Day Entrance to Unzen Jigoku Japanese sweet called kanzarashi. Try your hand at making the treat and then enjoy your creation.〉 Day 2 Activity 5:00p.m. 45min Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities (Check in) 03 4

Amakusa Unzedn- 7:00p.m. Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities 15min Shimabara Dining Facilities Dinner of Fresh Obama Onsen Hot Springs Mt. Takaiwa Seafood Cuisine (120min) 〈Enjoy the seasonal fruits of the .〉 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 Activity 03 Night Tour of Unzen Jigoku Kinkowan Kirishima- beneficial to drink, there are seven drinkable springs spread across the town.〉 9:00a.m. Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs 45min Somen Factory 9:45a.m. Somen Obiki Stretching Experience (90min) 〈Somen has been a specialty of for more than 400 years. Try your hand at stretching matured somen noodles as part of a somen-stretching Yakushima experience. Afterwards, enjoy sampling the stretched noodles. (Fresh somen is a real treat!)〉 Suwano-ike Pond 11:30a.m. Somen for Lunch (45min) 〈Savor various dishes made with somen.〉 45min 1:00p.m. Honda Mokuro Japan Wax Factory （Unzen Suwano-ike Visitor Center） Yambaru Day4 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 1:2,200,000 Explore Unzen Onsen Jigoku after dark, when 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 0 5 10km it takes on a different look and feel to daytime. shoto Kerama Experience its intensity with all your senses. painted designs. When the candles are finished being used, the remains can be safely returned to the earth as fertilizer.〉 Somen Factory 3:00p.m. 10min Omisaki Station ＆ 110min Nagasaki Airport To your next destination

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Daisetsuzan 3 Toya Shikotsu- A relaxing day of Miyama Dye a shirt or towel using gathered Season All seasons Duration of stay 5 nights, 6 days (requires arriving the day before the itinerary begins) Activity 08 Dolphin-watching Activity 05 Kirishima azalea conservation leaves, wood and dyer’ knotweed Hachimantai Towada- Treat Yourself to a Special Getaway in Unzen Fukko Sanriku with a Touch of Luxury

Asahi Bandai- Approximately 300 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. Notes Get to know Unzen and the Shimabara Peninsula in-depth with a leisurely stay in Unzen. Nikko Discover a new you with a comfortable stay at this summer retreat above the clouds. Night of Depart from local airport Aso Kumamoto Airport 70min Kumamoto arrival

Hakone-Izu Fuji- 10:00a.m. Kumamoto 40min Kumamoto Port 10:50a.m.Kumamoto Port (Ferry) 60min Shimabara Port il m N Tra ap 12:00p.m. Lunch (60min) 1:00p.m Tour the Springs (120min)〈Explore Shimabara while touring its plentiful springs. Try kanzarashi, a delicious Japanese sweet.〉 kogen Joshin’etsu Goal 3:30p.m. Shimabara 50min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】 ←Nagasaki Airport Activity Day1 〈Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District is located near the Jigoku area partway up the southwestern slope of Mt. Unzen. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs originated Bokujo no Sato 08 renzan Myoko-Togakushi 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 Azuma Farm 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 Tashirobaru Mt. Maidake 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 sangaku Chubu with the plentiful bounty of both the sea and the mountains is yours to enjoy in town.〉 Mt. Kusenbudake Shimabara Onsen Hot Springs Shimabara Yusui-gun Springs 9:00a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min Tashirobaru Day Shimabara Port Activity 08 Shima Ise- Mt. Mayuyama Day2 10:00a.m. A relaxing day of Miyama Kirishima azalea conservation (180min) 〈Enjoy a lunch of country-style cuisine.〉 2 Mt. Kunimidake ←From Kumamoto Port 1:30p.m Tashirobaru 30min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】 Mt. Fugendake Mt. Heisei-Shinzan 9:00a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 60min

Kumano Yoshino- Nita Pass 10:00a.m. Arima Christian Heritage Museum Learn About Christian Culture in Shimabara (60min)〈The Shimabara area once flourished Day Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District (Unzen Visitor Center) Unzen Vidro Museum 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 4 Day Start Arima Christian Heritage Museum.〉

Kaigan San'in Shirakumonoike Campground Day 1 11:00a.m. Arima Christian Heritage Museum 15min Hara Castle Ruins, a World Heritage Site (30min) 〈Visit Hara Castle, where Day 5 Day3 6 Amakusa Shiro and fellow rebels barricaded themselves during the Amakusa Rebellion.〉 Obama Onsen Hot Springs Activity Oki Daisen- 05、12 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.〉 Setonaikai Shimabara Peninsula Farmhouse 3:00p.m. Kazusa 60min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 9:30a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min

Uwakai Ashizuri- 10:00a.m. Shimabara Peninsula Farmhouse Crop-harvesting Experience (120min) 〈Each season brings with it a variety of fruits and Suwano-ike Pond 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 Unzen Suwano-ike Visitor Center eating at your tent accommodations in the campground.〉 Lunch (60min)〈Enjoy the Shimabara Peninsula with a lunch of Shimabara Hanto ale lunch box.〉

Kuju Aso- Day Day4 3 1:00p.m. 30min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 4:00p.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min Shirakumonoike Campground

Amakusa Unzedn- 4:30p.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.]〉 9:30a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs 30min Kinkowan Kirishima- Day5 Activity 05 Dye a shirt or towel using gathered leaves, wood and dyer’ knotweed (300min) Arima Christian Heritage Museum 10:30a.m. Shirakumonoike Campground 〈Delight in a meal of Shimabara ale lunch box.〉 30min Unzen Onsen Hot Springs【Accommodation】 Kazusa Hara Castle Ruins 15min Yakushima 10:00a.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Unzen Vidro Museum Visit 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 Kuchinotsu Yambaru Dolphin-watching items and other glass accessories as mementos of your trip to Unzen.〉 Day6 12:00p.m. Unzen Onsen Hot Springs Lunch (60min) 1:30p.m. Unzen Terminal 80min shoto Kerama 1:2,200,000

0 5 10km Isahaya Terminal 45min Nagasaki Airport Nagasaki Airport To your next destination

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