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Volcanoes, their blessings, Welcome to the and a rich natural environment Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark world-renowned Specialties What is a geopark? What are the Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark Geoparks are outdoor “museums” highlights of Unzen City? where visitors can learn about the Earth’s history. Geoparks Geosites (places where visitors Shimabara Peninsula can observe and experience became the ﬁrst demonstrate not only interesting unique topography and geological

topography and geological formations, formations) such as Heisei Shinzan Dining/shopping Japanese member but also examples of human lifestyles and Chijiwa Fault. Unzen also offers and histories shaped by its natural two completely different hot spring of the Global Geoparks (Onsen) water qualities at its two spas, features. Obama Onsen and Unzen Onsen. Network. The logo indicates geopark-related topography, Mascots of geological features, products, or natural phenomena. Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark “Geo” “Gina” Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark Promotion Office Events

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Obama Onsen Chijiwa Fault Accommodation Transportation Maps Miyamakirishima (Rhododendron kiusianum): Nature Early May (at and around Unzen Onsen) to late May (around Nita Pass) Yamaboshi (Benthamidia japonica): Mid-June to early July (around Mt. Unzen) Unzen’s Four Seasons Inquiries: Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636 Jacaranda: Early to late June (at and around Obama Onsen) Inquiries: Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Spring Summer

Yamaboshi (city tree of Unzen City)

Miyamakirishima in Ikenohara

Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) at the Nabeshima Residence Obama town’s foliage tunnel Shirakumo Pond

Jacaranda ﬂowers

Miyamakirishima (city ﬂower of Unzen City)

Tachibana Shrine Miyamakirishima (Rhododendron kiusianum): Nature Early May (at and around Unzen Onsen) to late May (around Nita Pass) Yamaboshi (Benthamidia japonica): Mid-June to early July (around Mt. Unzen) Unzen’s Four Seasons Inquiries: Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636 Jacaranda: Early to late June (at and around Obama Onsen) Inquiries: Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Spring Summer

Yamaboshi (city tree of Unzen City)

Miyamakirishima in Ikenohara

Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) at the Nabeshima Residence Obama town’s foliage tunnel Shirakumo Pond

Jacaranda ﬂowers

Miyamakirishima (city ﬂower of Unzen City)

Tachibana Shrine Nature Autumnal colors See the bewitching beauty of nature. Late October (around Nita Pass) to Mid-November (at and around Unzen Onsen) Inquiries: Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636

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Autumn Colorful leaves at Mt. Unzen Heads of rice at rice terraces Winter on Mt.Unzen Winter

Cosmos Yuhi Trail

Deciduous forest at Fugendake Nature Autumnal colors See the bewitching beauty of nature. Late October (around Nita Pass) to Mid-November (at and around Unzen Onsen) Inquiries: Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636

Hot Foot 105 Unzen Jigoku

Autumn Colorful leaves at Mt. Unzen Heads of rice at rice terraces Winter on Mt.Unzen Winter

Cosmos Yuhi Trail

Deciduous forest at Fugendake Enjoy Unzen’s multifaceted mountains, seas, and hot springs! Model route Aino Station Romantic Model Best of The roof is topped with a cupid’s Model routes Best of routes Driving Route arrow, and the walls are decorated with heart-shaped clovers bearing numbers. The love-themed station for Couples even issues exclusive souvenir UnzenUnzen tickets for visiting couples. Unzen City is located on the Shimabara Peninsula, dominated by Mount Unzen. The vast seas, mountains, and hot springs for relaxing both body and mind make Unzen 20 min drive the perfect destination for driving holidays or leisurely walks. From From Shown below are model routes for exploring the diverse attractions of Unzen. Ainomachi Nabeshima Residence 20 min drive Ainomachi The residence is Shimabara Peninsula’s only National Important Cultural Property, Obama Onsen and was reputedly where Katsu Kaishu and (Attractions include the Hot Sakamoto Ryoma took lunch together on Foot 105 foot spa, Kaminokawa Spring, Carbonate Spring, By car their way back from Nagasaki. The site and Obama Town Museum inspires thoughts about the two men and of Historical Materials) 10 min drive what they might have envisaged as they made their journey. Explore the spa town on foot, then rest your weary feet at Hot Foot 105. Obama’s hot spring water is known for its skin beneﬁts and alleviation of cold Recommended extremities. Adjoining the foot bath is a large Driving Route 40 min drive mushigama (lit. steam pot) for visitors to steam-cook and enjoy locally procured vegetables and seafood. 20 min drive Immediate vicinity

●Carbonate Spring ●Obama Town Museum of Romantic place Historical Materials Iwado Shrine to watch (Attractions include Jigoku, Mount Unzen Set in a deep, tranquil forest, the sunset Unzen Onsen Visitor Center, and Nita Pass) the shrine has an awe-inspiring Immediate vicinity atmosphere as if it is steeped Located 700 m above sea level, the spa was in olden times a in the mysterious powers of nature. “Heart Stone” at Hot Foot 105 summer resort that drew many overseas visitors. Attractions include seasonal scenic beauty, such as Miyamakirishima azaleas, Yamaboshi dogwood flowers, colorful autumn leaves, and rime-covered Somewhere in Hot Foot 105, Japan’s longest foot bath, trees. Walking through the steaming Jigoku, trying onsen tamago “I Love You Bench” there is a heart-shaped stone. (hot-spring-boiled eggs), and visiting the Mount Unzen Visitor Center to learn in depth about the three hot springs on Shimabara Peninsula at Hot Foot 105 are just some of the popular things to do at Unzen Onsen. Driving up to Nita Pass via the Unzen-Nitatoge Junkan Doro (Unzen-Nita Pass Konohanasakuyahime Shrine Ring Road, toll-free, 100 yen donations appreciated) to enjoy the Bench representing “I love you” in sign 20 min drive ●Jigoku ●Nita Pass panoramic view is also recommended on a fine day. The shrine of fertility language. Another attracts worshippers romantic place to sit wishing to have children. Suishanosato (Iwado Shrine) and watch the sunset. Enshrined within the Unzen grounds are respective Suishanosato is a park created around a stream that flows 20 min drive symbols of the male and Onsen from Iwado Shrine. The water temperature of the stream is female sexes. stable throughout the year, so it feels refreshingly cool in summer, and warm in winter. In May the park hosts the annual “Moo Moo Festival,” which includes calf weight At Unzen, relax guessing and other activities for children to see farm animals in the luxury of a private, up close. At other times, the wooded park with plenty of open-air bath negative ions is perfect for forest therapy.

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Kojiro Kuji Samurai Residences (Nabeshima Residence) The group of samurai residences and associated buildings, the oldest of which date from the late 17th century (Genroku era of the Edo period), transport visitors back to the Edo period, helped by the historical ambience of Please inquire below for guided tours. the surrounding stone walls, hedges, waterways, and demarcations. The district was designated a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government in February 2005. The most important building among the group is the Nabeshima Residence, which was originally built, Unzen Professional Guide, “Sulfur” TEL0957-73-2626 along with the other buildings in the group, by Nabeshima Takanari, who was the fourth descendant of (Unzen Onsen) http://www.unzen.or.jp/ Nabeshima Nobufusa (older brother of Nabeshima Obama Onsen Tour Guides TEL0957-74-2672 Naoshige), the first lord (Obama Onsen) c/o Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association of Kojiro, which was an exclave of the Saga Domain. Back to Natural Parks Foundation TEL0957-73-2543 Ainomachi Unzen City Unzen Branch Office (Hiking) 20 min drive Unzen City Kojiro Kuji Tour Guide Association TEL090-6605-4204 Shimabara City Black: Recommended driving route Red: Romantic driving route Enjoy Unzen’s multifaceted mountains, seas, and hot springs! Model route Aino Station Romantic Model Best of The roof is topped with a cupid’s Model routes Best of routes Driving Route arrow, and the walls are decorated with heart-shaped clovers bearing numbers. The love-themed station for Couples even issues exclusive souvenir UnzenUnzen tickets for visiting couples. Unzen City is located on the Shimabara Peninsula, dominated by Mount Unzen. The vast seas, mountains, and hot springs for relaxing both body and mind make Unzen 20 min drive the perfect destination for driving holidays or leisurely walks. From From Shown below are model routes for exploring the diverse attractions of Unzen. Ainomachi Nabeshima Residence 20 min drive Ainomachi The residence is Shimabara Peninsula’s only National Important Cultural Property, Obama Onsen and was reputedly where Katsu Kaishu and (Attractions include the Hot Sakamoto Ryoma took lunch together on Foot 105 foot spa, Kaminokawa Spring, Carbonate Spring, By car their way back from Nagasaki. The site and Obama Town Museum inspires thoughts about the two men and of Historical Materials) 10 min drive what they might have envisaged as they made their journey. Explore the spa town on foot, then rest your weary feet at Hot Foot 105. Obama’s hot spring water is known for its skin benefits and alleviation of cold Recommended extremities. Adjoining the foot bath is a large Driving Route 40 min drive mushigama (lit. steam pot) for visitors to steam-cook and enjoy locally procured vegetables and seafood. 20 min drive Immediate vicinity

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Original glass-bead items make excellent souvenirs! Model Best of Unzen route Explore the town on foot Unzen Vidro Museum Sunset Plaza (Saito Mokichi Monument) This very popular attraction incorporates a spa house The stone monument is inscribed with a poem by poet Saito and a vidro (glass) museum, where visitors can try their Mokichi, inspired by the beauty of the sunset over Tachibana hands at making mobile phone charms from glass beads. Bay. Saito had visited Obama during his teaching tenure at Handmade phone charms make excellent souvenirs. and Nagasaki Specialized School of Medicine. ●Unzen Vidro Museum TEL 0957-73-3133 Unzen Obama ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 One-stop shop Walking guide for information For Chijiwa Oyuppie’s on Unzen Unzeline’s recommendation Ibotori Jizo Furuyu District recommendation (street with Taisho-period Sunset Plaza Kaminokawa ambience) Spring Obama Shrine Obama Public Obama Hall Mt. Unzen Marine Park Carbonate Visitor Obama Town Spring Center Unzen Jigoku Open-air Museum of Historical Materials Mount Unzen Visitor Center Unzen Vidro bath overlooking Museum the sea Obama Shrine The Center presents information on Shimabara Obama Unzen Onsen’s Obama Onsen’s Peninsula, in particular the natural and historical Arena The shrine is believed to have calmed Police station Shinyu public bath mascot “Unzeline” mascot “Oyuppie” Onsen Park features of Unzen. It also shows the mechanisms the eruption of Fugendake, and is known of volcanoes and hot springs. Latest and more Minnanohiroba detailed information is available from the website. Kojigoku Worshipped for a ceiling painting of a dragon, which Onsenkan by local people was reputedly completed overnight. ●Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636 For Obama since time immemorial ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672

Ibotori Jizo In olden times, the water was used The Jizo is believed for public baths and to cure warts. “Take carbonated drinks this wart away!” is the standard chant of worshippers. ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association Unzen Jigoku TEL 0957-74-2672 Taisho-period streets Jigoku (“The Hells”) is one of Unzen’s foremost The facades of buildings on this street have been restored to recreate the ambience of the Taisho period (early 20th century), when Unzen visitor attractions. Visitors was a popular resort for Kaminokawa Spring can walk through the vapor- and overseas visitors. heat-spewing “infernal” terrain amidst Period costumes are One of Obama’s best-known the powerful smell of sulfur. available to rent (fees springs, the spring water is apply, inquire for hours) used for drinking and other ●Unzen Tourist Association for visitors wishing to Carbonate Spring TEL 0957-73-3434 experience a complete household purposes. People re-enactment. come from all over Nagasaki Obama’s only cold spring. Unlike common Hot-spring-boiled ●Unzen City Oﬃce to collect this excellent water. salt springs, the spring produces water rich eggs are Tourism and Products ●Obama Hot Spring in iron and carbonic acid. The water has delicious! Division Tourism Association a sulfurous smell and is believed to be TEL 0957-38-3111 beneﬁcial to the skin. TEL 0957-74-2672 ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Model routes

Great variety Finger Baths of foot baths Daytrips Hot Foot 105 For locations see maps of Obama Onsen This longest foot bath in Japan measures 105m in length. It is perfect for dangling your legs in and and Unzen Onsen on pp. 49-50 Foot watching the sunset. There is also a foot bath for bath doing exercise-walking, and even a foot bath for pets. 905-68 Obamacho Kitahonmachi Yunosato Onsen Kyodo Yokujo Kojigoku Onsenkan [Unzen] Hours: [Unzen] April through October 10:00 to 19:00 (Public Bath) Venerable spa established in the mid-Edo period. November through March 10:00 to 18:00 Yoshida Shoin reputedly visited this spa for hot-spring therapy. Free of charge Closed a.m. of the first Monday of the month 500-1 Obamacho Unzen (a.m. of Tuesday if Monday falls on a public holiday) Fee: 420 yen. 210 yen for children of elementary school age and younger Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 Open daily Shunyokan Covered, Shinyu Ashiyu Hiroba rain-proof 1680 Obamacho Kitahonmachi 1680 facility The covered foot bath Shinyu Kyodo Yokujo (Public Bath) [Unzen] Hours: 12:00 to 20:00 Foot measures about 4 m in Free of charge 320 Obamacho Unzen bath diameter. It is known to Open daily unless otherwise noted Fee: adults 100 yen, boost blood circulation children 50 yen and relax tired feet. Hours: 9:00 to 23:00 Foot 320 Obamacho Unzen bath 303 Obamacho Unzen Closed Wednesdays Open 24 hours Fee: adults 200 yen, children 100 yen (closes at 19:00 during Hours: 9:00 to 23:00 summer) Open daily Free of charge Open daily Unzen Yokayu [Unzen] Foot Kaseya Café Hamanoyu Kyodo Yokujo (Public Bath) [Obama] bath Unzenso 315 Obamacho Unzen 14-23 Obamacho Kitahonmachi Hours: 7:00 to 18:00 Unzen City Office Environmental 145-2 Obamacho Minamihonmachi Policy Division Free of charge Hours: 12:30 to 22:00 Fee: 150 yen for persons of Free of charge Open daily unless otherwise elementary school age and Open daily unless otherwise noted noted over (100 yen Unzen City residents) Hours: 6:00 to 21:00 Open daily unless otherwise noted Foot Foot Foot bath bath bath 380 Obamacho Unzen Kaijo Rotenburo Naminoyu Akane [Obama] Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 Fee: 400 yen. 200 yen for children of Located a short elementary school age and younger distance from Open daily the town center, this public open-air bath is Obama Town Museum Wakihama Kyodo Yokujo situated outside of Historical Materials Obama Kaisan Yumoto Hotel the breakwater (Public Bath) [Obama] of Tachibana 923-1 Obamacho Kitahonmachi 20-3 Obamacho Marina 316 Obamacho Unzen Bay. Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Hours: 8:00 to 18:00 Hours: 7:00 to 22:00 Fee: 100 yen (admission to the museum) Free of charge Free of charge Closed Mondays Open daily unless otherwise noted Open daily unless otherwise noted 20 Obamacho Marina Fee: adults 300 yen, children 200 yen Hours: April through October 10:00 to 19:00 Unzen Iwaki Ryokan Green Terrace Unzen November through March 10:00 to 18:00 Closed during bad weather The ryokan (inn), which draws water 320 Obamacho from its own abundant hot-spring Try our unique Unzen Foot source, also has finger bath! Hours: 11:00 until bath Yudokoro Yoshicho [Obama] a dedicated finger sunset (closed bath. 905-32 Obamacho Kitahonmachi 318 Obamacho during bad weather) 7 Obamacho Minamihonmachi Fee: 300 yen. 150 yen for children Unzen Free of charge Hours: 7:00 to 21:00 of elementary school age and Open 24 hours Closed Wednesdays Fee: adults 150 yen, elementary and younger Free of charge Finger junior high school students 70 yen, (Free if you dine here) Open daily bath preschoolers 30 yen Hours: 9:00 to 22:30 Closed third Wednesday of the Open daily unless otherwise noted month ●Inquiries about foot and finger baths Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Relax your Foot weary feet bath Best of and hands Best of Popular for skin benefits Model Model Unzen route Unzen route Hot springs for Hot springs Model routes the time-pressed for the time-pressed Foot Baths Hot Spring

Historical Journey of Unzen and Obama History of Unzen Onsen History of Obama Onsen

The history of Unzen began in 701 CE when Buddhist The earliest written account of Obama Onsen, a hot monk Gyoki established Manmyoji Temple. In 1850 spring community at the foot of Mount Unzen Yoshida Shoin, who was a scholar of classic Japanese overlooking Tachibana Bay, is found in the Hizen literature and culture, sojourned at Kojigoku spa at Fudoki, dating from 731 CE. Obama gained popularity Unzen during his study trips to Nagasaki, and as a spa from around 1614. The arrival of the railway contemplated the aﬀairs of the country. After the Meiji in 1923 (discontinued in 1938) ushered in Obama’s Restoration, fuelled in part by written mentions by heyday, driving the construction of new roads and Philipp Franz von Siebold, the popularity of Unzen bringing a lot of business to Obama’s ryokan district. among overseas travelers to Japan soared, and Unzen Poets Saito Mokichi and Taneda Santoka wrote haiku grew into an internationally known summer resort. upon being inspired by the scenic beauty of Obama.

Historical monuments Indicated in blue on the map on p. 50 Historical monuments Indicated in blue on the map on p. 50 A poem inspired by A unique, tofu-shaped Monument at Onsen Kitahara Hakushu Saito Mokichi Monument the beauty of the Taneda Santoka Monument stone monument Koen Park Monument sunset over inscribed with a poem Tachibana Bay, by Taneda Santoka “温泉,” pronounced onsen Poet Kitahara Hakushu composed by poet and meaning “hot spring,” was an admirer of Unzen’s Saito Mokichi, who can be found in front of was originally pronounced natural beauty. A monument visited Obama, is Kunisaki Ryokan. The unzen, which was the inscribed with one of inscribed on a poem was inspired by origin of the place name Kitahara’s poems inspired monument beside a trip to Obama made Unzen. A monument to Unzen City Oﬃce this historical fact can by Unzen’s azaleas can be by the poet, who is be found in front of the found in front of Unzen Obama Branch. known for his free Unzen Tourist Association. Miyazaki Ryokan. verse haiku.

Obamacho Shigemuta Kirishitan The monument, found Yoshii Isamu Monument Rabindranath Tagore Bohi (Christian Tombstone in Shigemuta) Egawa Nittoku Monument at Denmyoji Temple, Monument commemorates the Yoshii Isamu, who The semi-cylindrical Christian achievements of Egawa tombstone (referred to in Nittoku, who was a belonged to the Myojo Indian poet Rabindranath Japanese as a tarugata bohi, circle of poets, visited Tagore, who was the first or barrel-shaped tombstone) Chinese pediatrician and with a pedestal, has no doctor of traditional Unzen in 1920. His poem Asian recipient of the Nobel inscriptions or crests, but is Chinese medicine. Egawa inspired by an overnight Prize in Literature, also visited of significant scientific value emigrated to Japan, where Unzen. A monument to Tagore because it is a well-preserved he was instrumental in stay is inscribed on a and large example of this very widely promoting the health monument in front of can be found in front of Kyushu rare type of tombstone, with the typical hog-backed shape. The benefits of Obama hot Yumoto Hotel. Hotel. tombstone can be found near springs. Dogen Shrine. By area

Historical Journey of Unzen and Obama History of Unzen Onsen History of Obama Onsen

Chijiwa Shimabara Kunimi Area Unzen City City Obama

Kunimi is a town that balances dynamism and Minamikushiyama tranquility. While it is nationally known for its Minamishimabara City association with soccer, it is also blessed with historical and natural assets. By area

Kojiro Kuji and Nabeshima Residence

The Kojiro Kuji district, centered on the Nabeshima Residence, was originally laid out by members of the Nabeshima clan, rulers of Kojiro, which was then part of the Saga Domain. Today the district is listed by the national government as a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Nabeshima Residence was the seat of Nabeshima, the local lord. It became Shimabara Hyakkadai Park Peninsula’s first National Important Cultural Property in 2007. One of Nagasaki Prefecture’s largest and best-equipped parks, Hyakkadai Koen is a lush, green oasis with ●TEL 0957-61-7778 close-up views of Mt. Unzen’s Fugendake and Heisei Shinzan, with the panorama of the Ariake Sea also visible in the distance. Magnificent cherry blossoms during late March to early April. ●Hyakkadai Koen Park Management Office TEL 0957-78-3545

Mini Torii Gates at Awashima Shrine Nagahama Bathing Beach Kunimi Museum of Local History

Facing the Ariake Sea and known for relatively calm Housed in the former Kojiro village junior high school It is believed that wriggling through the three mini Soccer-ball street lights waves, Nagahama is the only bathing beach in the building, the museum transports visitors back to the torii gates brings good luck in marriage and To symbolize Kunimi’s association with soccer, 150 northeastern part of Shimabara Peninsula. Showa period. On display are folk artifacts and childbearing. The grounds are also one of the town’s soccer-ball-shaped street lamps are installed along Route ●Unzen City Oﬃce Property Management Division archaeological materials, including rare articles foremost cherry-blossom viewing spots. 251 and neighboring roads. The humorous roadside TEL 0957-38-3111 unearthed from archaeological sites. adornments represent crabs clasping soccer balls. ●Unzen City Oﬃce Kunimi Branch ●TEL 0957-78-2334 TEL 0957-78-2111 ●Unzen City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kunimi Branch TEL 0957-78-2095

Seagull feeding Pegasus Riding Park Clam digging Yugakunosato Kunimi Activity Activity Activity Available on board Ariake ferry boats. Large numbers Enjoy a horseback riding experience on outdoor This annual spring pastime is available from March The complex comprises tennis courts and an official of seagulls can be seen up-close between early grounds with plenty of nature and a view of Unzen through early May. Entrance fees are required. football pitch, which served as the soccer venue for November and late April (ferry ticket required). Fugendake! Safe riding sessions are available for ●Kunimi Fishery Cooperative Association Main Office children ages three and up. Offers authentic riding TEL 0957-78-2262 the 2003 Nagasaki Yume Sotai (Inter-High School ●Ariake Ferry Taira Port TEL 0957-78-2100 ●Kunimi Fishery Cooperative Association Kojiro Branch Office Championships). experiences (fees apply). TEL 0957-78-2834 ●Yugakunoyakata TEL 0957-78-3344 ●TEL 0957-78-5407 Mizuho Kunimi Azuma Aino

Chijiwa Shimabara Kunimi Area Unzen City City Obama

Kojiro Kuji and Nabeshima Residence

Mini Torii Gates at Awashima Shrine Nagahama Bathing Beach Kunimi Museum of Local History

Chijiwa Shimabara Mizuho Area Unzen City City Obama Mizuho is characterized by bubbling streams, Minamikushiyama wooded landscapes, lush mountains, starry Minamishimabara City skies, and local heritage, preserved by cheerful, welcoming people. By area

Noson Koen Suishanosato Agriculture-themed park incorporating the natural forest that spreads at the foot of Unzen-Amakusa National Park. It covers an area of 4 ha and is adjacent to Mizuhonomori Park. ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Mizuhonomori Park Campground Activity The park has 35 platforms for installing tents, rental tents, and other camping equipment, cooking facilities, and toilets. The administration building has telephones, showers, and hot water. Open July 20 to August 31 ●Unzen City Oﬃce Mizuho Branch TEL 0957-77-2111

Iwado Shrine The shrine is located upstream in a tranquil forest of ancient cedar trees. Many of the cedar and cypress trees on the premises are more than 300 years old. It is also known as a so-called “power spot.” ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111

Mizuho Sukoyaka Land Complex of sports, culture, welfare, and community interaction facilities. Particularly recommended is the public bath Mizuho Onsen Sennennoyu, which comprises cypress baths and saunas. ●Fureai Kaikan TEL 0957-77-4111 ●Mizuho Onsen Sennennoyu TEL 0957-77-4126

Agricultural experience tours Activity Tour participants can experience strawberry picking, carnation picking, Iwado Kanko Garden (Somen Nagashi) and other agricultural activities, and take home safe, fresh, and excellent Located close to Iwado Shrine and its ancient cedar trees, this outdoor eatery makes use of the natural quality farm products (fees apply). stream to serve ﬂowing somen noodles under the shade of trees (available April to September). ●Shimabara Tourism Board ●TEL 0957-77-3040 TEL 0957-62-0655 Mizuho Kunimi Azuma Aino

Chijiwa Shimabara Azuma Area Unzen City City Obama Breezy, lush Azuma is characterized by its Minamikushiyama pleasant and beautiful natural environment, Minamishimabara City as well as its ancient traditions and culture. By area

Unzen-Tara Sea Line Open to both vehicular and pedestrian traﬃc, the 8-km long road was constructed on top of the tide dike built for the national project to reclaim part of Isahaya Bay, ongoing since 1989. ●Dike Management Oﬃce TEL 0957-27-7045

Bokujonosato Azuma

The leisure facility is located 400 m above sea level at Azumadakebokuya, halfway up the Azumadake peak. Features include grazing cattle, and a 480-m long walkway inspired by the Great Wall of China. The walkway commands a panoramic view of the surrounding natural landscape, including the Ariake Sea and Tachibana Bay. The vast Hanano-oka Hiroba area of the facility is perfect for driving by to admire the rapeseed flowers around March and cosmos flowers from mid- to late October. Furusato Fureaikan Moriyama Otsuka Kofun ●Unzen City Office Property Management Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Situated on Unzen Green Road, the permanent The kofun (burial mound) is Shimabara Peninsula’s market is packed with seasonal vegetables and fruits only surviving keyhole-shaped type, and is among the lovingly grown by local producers. largest found in mainland Nagasaki. It is mentioned ●TEL 0957-38-6546 in Maboroshi no Yamataikoku by Kohei Miyazaki. ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division TEL 0957-37-3113

Yamadajoshi Park

The park was created on the site of the Iwado Keiryu Park former Yamada Castle, which was originally built in 1372. There is an observation deck The landscaped park incorporates a natural forest commanding a panoramic view of Azuma. and stream. A footpath has been created around the ●Unzen City Oﬃce Property Management Division forest. TEL 0957-38-3111 ●Unzen City Oﬃce Property Management Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Mizuho Kunimi Azuma Aino

Bokujonosato Azuma

Yamadajoshi Park

Chijiwa Shimabara Aino Area Unzen City City Obama

Aino is a town overﬂowing with the richness Minamikushiyama of nature and love. It is blessed with a mild Minamishimabara City climate and a nostalgic, rural landscape.

Aino Station

Also the honorary headquarters By area of the Japanese association of romanticists. The external wall painted with numbered clovers is a favorite photo-shooting spot for couples. ●Shimabara Railway Aino Station TEL 0957-36-0058

Aino Vista Point

The viewing platform overlooking Tachibana Bay is located about 100 m above sea level. The Tachibana Bay fault is visible immediately below, and on clear days The station has been a favorite visitors can see all the way to the Unzen destination for couples because mountain range in the east, Mt. Tara in the combining the two station names Aino north, and even the Amakusa islands. (愛野) and Azuma (吾妻 the next station ●Unzen City Oﬃce Property Management Division on the line) reads “my beloved wife.” TEL 0957-38-3111 Couples can also buy one-way souvenir tickets from Aino to Azuma, issued exclusively by Aino Station.

Wind Turbine The sole wind turbine stands in a potato ﬁeld in Aino Town, and looks picturesque at dusk. There are parking spaces nearby. ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 “Ainon,” the mascot of Aino, Unzen City

Chijiwa Shimabara Aino Area Unzen City City Obama

Aino is a town overﬂowing with the richness Minamikushiyama of nature and love. It is blessed with a mild Minamishimabara City climate and a nostalgic, rural landscape.

Aino Station

Aino Vista Point

Cosmos Yuhi Trail Kubizuka There are several different theories as to the nature and origin of the kubizuka (head mound) in Aitsu, Aino Town. According to one, it is Aino Exercise Park Yamamoto Art Museum The footpath situated at the edge of Aino, which is the where the severed heads of 10,000 Christians were buried by the gateway to Unzen City, is known for its magnificent bakufu after the fall of Hara Castle, which ended the Shimabara The park in central Aino (behind Aino Junior High The museum occupies part of Aino Tenbosho, cosmos flowers in autumn. Rebellion. Another claims that the war dead from both the rebel and School) is a favorite walking and jogging spot for overlooking Tachibana Bay. The collection comprises ●Unzen City Office Property Management Division bakufu camps were buried here. There is also the suggestion that it is the burial mound of a 6th- or 7th-century local ruler. locals, who arrive from early in the morning. works by Kan Kozaki and other printmakers, as well TEL 0957-38-3111 ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division ●TEL 0957-36-1600 as ceramics (admission charge). ●TEL 0957-36-3701 TEL 0957-37-3113 By area kamaage tofu and , and during April, when 800 cherry trees cherry 800 when April, during and kadomatsu, Chijiwanmon Statue of Miguel Chijiwa This indoor market, named Chijiwanmon, meaning “products of Chijiwa” in agricultural the local products dialect, homemade sells of foods, Chijiwa, such croquettes. as as well ●TEL 0957-37-2208 as The statue was erected to mark the made contributions by Chijiwa to travelled Seizaemon Chijiwa West. the with exchange (Miguel Japan’s Chijiwa) to Rome in 1582 as part of an embassy to the Pope sent by Christian daimyos. ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division TEL 0957-37-3113 Activity Tachibana Shrine and Tachibana Park The shrine was built in 1940 with support from around the country. It is known for its grand-scale buildings, grand-scale its for known is It country. the around from support with 1940 in built was shrine The bridge, balustraded its and m, 9.7 at Kyushu in tallest the reputedly is which gate, torii granite grounds, large known as Gunshin Bridge. The grounds and entryway become inundated with worshippers during the New huge a with decorated is shrine the when holidays, Year come into bloom. ●TEL 0957-37-2538 Tanada Tenbodai (The Vista Point viewing rice terraces) Paragliding Situated on the way to Unzen, Tanada Tenbodai is a is Tenbodai Tanada Unzen, to way the on Situated spot that commands terraced rice a fields of Chijiwa, panoramic which are beautiful any view season of the year. of The rice terraces are the built with stone walls and have Japan’s best 100 rice terraces. been selected among ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Visitors can safely experience paragliding sandy at shore of the Chijiwa Bathing Beach. from The above is view impressive, with fresh green trees in spring, Unzendake’s colorful leaves in autumn, the sparkling water of Tachibana Bay, and distant view of Ariake Sea (inquire for details). ●Unzen City Office Chijiwa Branch TEL 0957-37-2001 Shimabara City Kunimi Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama

Tashirobaru Trail Center Yusuinomori Park The center provides information useful exploration, for such as information on nature plants, animals, and insects found plateau. on and Open May 1 to November 30 around Tashirobaru ●TEL 0957-78-0441 The park was created on Chijiwa the Hotel, former which grounds opened of in trees and 1908. ﬂowers make Abundant the park a popular walking course for locals. ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Area Area

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Tashirobaru Campground Chijiwa Bathing Beach and Chijiwa Fault Chijiwa Bathing The yamame trout (referred “queen to of in Japan streams”) as natural spring farm water. the Yamame trout catching at the uses Mount ﬁshery is a popular attraction (fees apply). Unzen’s ●TEL 0957-37-3054 Tashirobaru plateau Unzendake spreads and is known for to its unspoiled environment, natural the which makes north it observation. suitable The of campground for is nature near Trail Tashirobaru Center, which provides information natural features. on local Open May 1 to October 31 ●TEL 0957-78-2331

One of Nagasaki’s best-known beaches, Chijiwa summer holiday season. Beach The beach is also attracts renowned for its families scenic beauty, and and has been chosen couples among Japan’s 100 most precious natural landscapes, and the country’s 100 most beautiful white sandy beaches throughout the clear very a observe can visitors where geosite, Fault Chijiwa the of part also is beach The trees. pine with example of a fault. ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Chijiwa Chijiwa rich blessings of nature. rich blessings to a future that leverages its local heritage and that leverages its local to a future utmost purity̶Chijiwa is a community that aspires is a community utmost purity̶Chijiwa Utmost sincerity, utmost perfection of skills, utmost perfection Utmost sincerity, By area kamaage tofu and

, and during April, when 800 cherry trees cherry 800 when April, during and kadomatsu, Chijiwanmon Statue of Miguel Chijiwa This indoor market, named Chijiwanmon, meaning “products of Chijiwa” in agricultural the local products dialect, homemade sells of foods, Chijiwa, such croquettes. as as well ●TEL 0957-37-2208 as The statue was erected to mark the made contributions by Chijiwa to travelled Seizaemon Chijiwa West. the with exchange (Miguel Japan’s Chijiwa) to Rome in 1582 as part of an embassy to the Pope sent by Christian daimyos. ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division TEL 0957-37-3113 Activity

Tachibana Park and Tachibana Shrine Year holidays, when the shrine is decorated with a huge huge a with decorated is shrine the when holidays, Year known as Gunshin Bridge. The grounds and entryway become inundated with worshippers during the New large grounds, granite torii gate, which is reputedly the tallest in Kyushu at 9.7 m, and its balustraded bridge, balustraded its and m, 9.7 at Kyushu in tallest the reputedly is which gate, torii granite grounds, large ●TEL 0957-37-2538 The shrine was built in 1940 with support from around the country. It is known for its grand-scale buildings, grand-scale its for known is It country. the around from support with 1940 in built was shrine The come into bloom. viewing rice terraces) Tanada Tenbodai (The Vista Point Paragliding

TEL 0957-38-3111 ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division Japan’s best 100 rice terraces. with stone walls and have been selected among any season of the year. The rice terraces are built terraced rice ﬁelds of Chijiwa, which are beautiful spot that commands a panoramic view of the Situated on the way to Unzen, Tanada Tenbodai is a is Tenbodai Tanada Unzen, to way the on Situated

TEL 0957-37-2001 ●Unzen City Office Chijiwa Branch of Ariake Sea (inquire for details). sparkling water of Tachibana Bay, and distant view spring, Unzendake’s colorful leaves in autumn, the from above is impressive, with fresh green trees in sandy shore of Chijiwa Bathing Beach. The view Visitors can safely experience paragliding at the Shimabara City Kunimi Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama Tashirobaru Trail Center Yusuinomori Park The center provides information useful exploration, for such as information on nature plants, animals, and insects found plateau. on and Open May 1 to November 30 around Tashirobaru ●TEL 0957-78-0441 The park was created on Chijiwa the Hotel, former which grounds opened of in trees and 1908. flowers make Abundant the park a popular walking course for locals. ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Area Area

Activity Yamamenosato Chijiwa Bathing Beach and Chijiwa Fault Chijiwa Bathing Tashirobaru Campground The yamame trout (referred “queen to of in Japan streams”) as natural spring farm water. the Yamame trout catching at the uses Mount fishery is a popular attraction (fees apply). Unzen’s ●TEL 0957-37-3054 One of Nagasaki’s best-known beaches, Chijiwa summer holiday season. Beach The beach is also attracts renowned for its families scenic beauty, and and has been chosen couples among Japan’s 100 most precious natural landscapes, and the country’s 100 most beautiful white sandy beaches throughout the clear very a observe can visitors where geosite, Fault Chijiwa the of part also is beach The trees. pine with example of a fault. ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Tashirobaru plateau Unzendake spreads and is known for to its unspoiled environment, natural the which makes north it observation. suitable The of campground for is nature near Trail Tashirobaru Center, which provides information natural features. on local Open May 1 to October 31 ●TEL 0957-78-2331 Chijiwa Chijiwa Utmost sincerity, utmost perfection of skills, utmost perfection Utmost sincerity, that aspires is a community utmost purity̶Chijiwa heritage and that leverages its local to a future of nature. rich blessings By area Obama Onsen area Obama Onsen area Activity Recreational boat fishing ●Maruishi Suisan TEL 090-9580-6993 (8:00 to 15:00) TEL 0957-76-0081 (15:00 to 16:00) Visitors can experience authentic boat fishing without having without fishing boat authentic experience can Visitors to bring their own equipment. The angling sessions can be enjoyed even by children and complete beginners. Fees are 3,000 yen per adult and 2,500 yen school age per or younger), child and include 3 hours (elementary of fishing and use of equipment and baits. Reservation required. Activity Activity Obama Onsen area Suwanoike (Campground and Visitor Center) (Campground and Suwanoike Suwanoike is in Unzen National Park, and is comprised of well-equipped leisure facilities, expansive lawns, opportunities throughout the year to and watch, touch, and learn about animals, plants, a lake for family outings. stars, and planets. Recommended for fishing and TEL 0957-74-9131 ●Campground: Kyukamura Unzen boating. There are Visitor Center TEL 0957-76-5010 ●Visitor Center: Unzen Suwanoike Obama Town Museum of Historical Materials Karimizu District The museum displays exhibits about Obama Onsen’s history, with particular emphasis on Honda Yudayu, who was instrumental in the development of Obama Onsen (admission charge). ●TEL 0957-75-0858 Karimizuan is a shop and café in a converted traditional wooden house. Visitors can enjoy coffee, herb teas, herb coffee, enjoy can Visitors house. wooden traditional converted a in café and shop a is Karimizuan views of the their natural try can landscape visitors where through workshop the a Kobo, windows, Aiakane and the is away walk browsing uphill through short A the accessories. shop’s household original range of hands at dyeing with natural plant dyes made from spring water, leaves, and other materials. TEL 090-3899-1393 ●Karimizuan TEL 0957-74-2010 ●Aiakane Kobo Obama Public Hall Nagasaki Prefecture’s was Hall) Public (Obama Kokaido Obama hall, oldest public surviving wooden built in 1934, the year Unzen became park. The building has a a handsome façade and is in national a good state of preservation. ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 Shimabara City Kunimi Obama District Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama

Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Rokkaku Ido (Hexagonal Well) According to legend, the site of thumped the Daishi) (Kobo Kukai well monk Buddhist the is when ground the from where water sprang forth on it with his hexagonal staﬀ, thus saving the local community from a water shortage. The water is no longer used for drinking. ● (steam pot). Use of a steamer basket costs basket steamer a of Use pot). (steam mushigama

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Foliage tunnel Obama Onsen The natural tunnel formed by verdant both trees sides lining of the road through summer. can be seen from spring ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 200 yen. The facility is adjacent to a park with a view of the ocean, which makes it a popular spot to relax and have fun. ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Japan’s longest foot bath measuring 105 m in length. In addition to the regular foot bath where visitors can visitors where bath foot regular the to addition In length. in m 105 measuring bath foot longest Japan’s sit and soak their feet, there is a “walking foot bath” for stimulating acupressure points on the soles, and a the is use visitor for available Also pets. for bath foot popularity as a spa from around 1614. ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Obama Onsen is a seaside hot spring resort located at the foot of Mount Unzen and overlooking Tachibana Bay. The earliest known mention of Obama is found in the Obama Obama Obama is characterized by its proximity to the sea, by its proximity Obama is characterized is associated with the mountains. while Unzen are inseparable of both communities The local histories than springs, but even warmer from their hot are the local people. the hot springs By area Obama Onsen area Obama Onsen area

Activity Recreational boat fishing Visitors can experience authentic boat fishing without having without fishing boat authentic experience can Visitors to bring their own equipment. The angling sessions can be enjoyed even by children and complete beginners. Fees are 3,000 yen per adult and 2,500 yen school age per or younger), child and include 3 hours (elementary of fishing and use of equipment and baits. Reservation required. ●Maruishi Suisan TEL 090-9580-6993 (8:00 to 15:00) TEL 0957-76-0081 (15:00 to 16:00)

Activity Activity Obama Onsen area

Suwanoike (Campground and Visitor Center) (Campground and Suwanoike ●Visitor Center: Unzen Suwanoike Visitor Center TEL 0957-76-5010 ●Visitor Center: Unzen Suwanoike ●Campground: Kyukamura Unzen TEL 0957-74-9131 ●Campground: Kyukamura Unzen stars, and planets. Recommended for family outings. stars, and planets. Recommended opportunities throughout the year to watch, touch, and learn about animals, plants, facilities, expansive lawns, and a lake for ﬁshing and boating. There are Suwanoike is in Unzen National Park, and is comprised of well-equipped leisure

Obama Town Museum of Historical Materials Karimizu District ●TEL 0957-75-0858 who was instrumental in the development of Obama Onsen (admission charge). The museum displays exhibits about Obama Onsen’s history, with particular emphasis on Honda Yudayu,

●Karimizuan TEL 0957-74-2010 ●Aiakane Kobo TEL 090-3899-1393 ●Karimizuan TEL 0957-74-2010 ●Aiakane Kobo hands at dyeing with natural plant dyes made from spring water, leaves, and other materials. household accessories. A short uphill walk away is the Aiakane Kobo, a workshop where visitors can try their try can visitors where workshop a Kobo, Aiakane the is away walk uphill short A accessories. household views of the natural landscape through the windows, and browsing through the shop’s original range of Karimizuan is a shop and café in a converted traditional wooden house. Visitors can enjoy coﬀee, herb teas, herb coﬀee, enjoy can Visitors house. wooden traditional converted a in café and shop a is Karimizuan

TEL 0957-38-3111 ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division a good state of preservation. park. The building has a handsome façade and is in built in 1934, the year Unzen became a national public hall, Obama Kokaido (Obama Public Hall) was Hall) Public (Obama Kokaido Obama hall, public Nagasaki Prefecture’s oldest surviving wooden Obama Public Hall Shimabara City Kunimi Obama District Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Rokkaku Ido (Hexagonal Well) According to legend, the site of thumped the Daishi) (Kobo Kukai well monk Buddhist the is when ground the from where water sprang forth on it with his hexagonal staﬀ, thus saving the local community from a water shortage. The water is no longer used for drinking. ● (steam pot). Use of a steamer basket costs basket steamer a of Use pot). (steam mushigama Area Area

Obama Onsen area Obama Onsen area Hizen Fudoki (713). It gained Hot Foot 105 Obama Onsen Foliage tunnel The natural tunnel formed by verdant both trees sides lining of the road through summer. can be seen from spring ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Japan’s longest foot bath measuring 105 m in length. In addition to the regular foot bath where visitors can visitors where bath foot regular the to addition In length. in m 105 measuring bath foot longest Japan’s sit and soak their feet, there is a “walking foot bath” for stimulating acupressure points on the soles, and a the is use visitor for available Also pets. for bath foot 200 yen. The facility is adjacent to a park with a view of the ocean, which makes it a popular spot to relax and have fun. ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Obama Onsen is a seaside hot spring resort located at the foot of Mount Unzen and overlooking Tachibana Bay. The earliest known mention of Obama is found in the popularity as a spa from around 1614. ●Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL 0957-74-2672 Obama Obama Obama is characterized by its proximity to the sea, by its proximity Obama is characterized is associated with the mountains. while Unzen are inseparable of both communities The local histories than springs, but even warmer from their hot are the local people. the hot springs By area Unzen Onsen area Unzen Onsen area The church was built in 1981 in built was church The to honor the souls of Unzen’s martyrs and the Pope’s visit to Nagasaki. commemorate ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Unzen Catholic Church Activity A specialty of Unzen, made Yusenpei is a by wafer dough. mixing It was originally made to the order hot of Matsudaira spring water Tadakazu, Domain, in lord who the ingesting of believed hot spring in Shimabara water. their the Visitors can benefits try confections (fees apply). hands of at baking May, and September through November〉 these popular ●Totomiya TEL 0957-73-2155 Yusenpei baking 〈Yusenpei making is available March through March available is 〈Yusenpeimaking Unzen Onsen area Unzen Ropeway Unzen Ropeway runs services between Pass parking the lot and Nita Myokendake. The panoramic view from 1,300 m above sea level is breathtaking. ●Unzen Ropeway TEL 0957-73-3572 Mount Unzen Visitor Center Mount Unzen Visitor The visitor center Peninsula, especially Unzen’s nature and history. There supplies are information also exhibits explaining the on mechanisms of volcanoes Shimabara and hot springs. A hotel full of old-world charm, the exterior resembles a Swiss chalet, with a red roof, rough-hewn stonework, imported and European- furnishings and fabrics. In recognition value of the building, of the national government has the listed it as a unique Registered Tangible Cultural Property, as well as a Heritage of Industrial Modernization. ●TEL 0957-73-3263 Unzen Kanko Hotel Activity Unzen Onsen area Situated among the hotels and inns, this candy shop candy this inns, and hotels the among Situated and toy museum games, sweets, playing cards, and tin toys. displays an array of nostalgic ●TEL 0957-73-3441 Shirakumo Pond is an artificial lake covering approx. covering lake artificial an is Pond Shirakumo 10,000 ㎡ Set in unspoiled natural environment and a tranquility make deeply the spot ideal for walking and relaxing. wooded area, the ●Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636 (Unzen Toy Museum) Unzen Golf Course The venerable establishment Japan’s opened first as public golf course when Unzen was in a popular 1913, summer resort for overseas visitors. ●TEL 0957-73-3368 Shirakumonoike (Shirakumo Pond) Campground Unzen Omocha Hakubutsukan Shimabara City Kunimi Unzen District Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Unzen Onsen area Unzen Onsen area Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama Activity

Unzen Vidro Museum Unzen Shrine The spa house and glass museum their create can Visitors is attraction. hands-on popular also a very own glass bead accessories, which make souvenirs (fees apply). perfect ●TEL 0957-73-3133 The shrine has Shimabara Peninsula since its establishment in 701, and attracted worshippers is from the head all shrine Shimabara. It is connected to Unzen Jigoku by a footpath. over of all the other Unzen ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 shrines in Area Area

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Manmyoji Temple

Genseinuma (Gensei Marsh) Unzen Jigoku It is traditionally known believed as Unzensan) was established in 701 by the that the monk temple Gyoki. Some of the original stone pillars have (also survived, weathered by 1,300 years snow. of wind The and rows 88-temple pilgrimage of Shikoku. of Jizo ●TEL 0957-73-3422 statues replicate the with its own name̶Daikyokan Jigoku, Oito Jigoku, and so on̶and an associated tragedy or legend. Jigoku, Seishichi ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Unzen’s foremost tourist attraction, Jigoku (“The Hells”) was also was Hells”) (“The Jigoku attraction, tourist foremost Unzen’s the scene of tortures and executions remembered today of by a Japanese martyrdom monument. Christians, Unzen Jigoku is major 30 about of collection a actually ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Genseinuma is a marsh covering an area of about sphagnum of habitats few Kyushu’s of one is It ㎡. 10,000 by designated is marsh the of vegetation the and mosses, the national government as a Natural Monument. Obama Obama Obama is characterized by its proximity to the sea, by its proximity Obama is characterized is associated with the mountains. while Unzen are inseparable of both communities The local histories than springs, but even warmer from their hot are the local people. the hot springs By area Unzen Onsen area Unzen Onsen area The church was built in 1981 in built was church The to honor the souls of Unzen’s martyrs and the Pope’s visit to Nagasaki. commemorate ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Unzen Catholic Church Activity A specialty of Unzen, made Yusenpei is a by wafer dough. mixing It was originally made to the order hot of Matsudaira spring water Tadakazu, Domain, in lord who the ingesting of believed hot spring in Shimabara water. their the Visitors can beneﬁts try confections (fees apply). hands of at baking May, and September through November〉 these popular ●Totomiya TEL 0957-73-2155 Yusenpei baking 〈Yusenpei making is available March through March available is 〈Yusenpeimaking Unzen Onsen area Unzen Ropeway Unzen Ropeway runs services between Pass parking the lot and Nita Myokendake. The panoramic view from 1,300 m above sea level is breathtaking. ●Unzen Ropeway TEL 0957-73-3572 Mount Unzen Visitor Center Mount Unzen Visitor The visitor center Peninsula, especially Unzen’s nature and history. There supplies are information also exhibits explaining the on mechanisms of volcanoes Shimabara and hot springs. A hotel full of old-world charm, the exterior resembles a Swiss chalet, with a red roof, rough-hewn stonework, imported and European- furnishings and fabrics. In recognition value of the building, of the national government has the listed it as a unique Registered Tangible Cultural Property, as well as a Heritage of Industrial Modernization. ●TEL 0957-73-3263 Unzen Kanko Hotel Activity

Unzen Onsen area

games, sweets, playing cards, and tin toys. ●TEL 0957-73-3441 and toy museum displays an array of nostalgic Situated among the hotels and inns, this candy shop candy this inns, and hotels the among Situated

●Mount Unzen Visitor Center TEL 0957-73-3636 the spot ideal for walking and relaxing. unspoiled natural environment and tranquility make 10,000 ㎡ Set in a deeply wooded area, the Shirakumo Pond is an artiﬁcial lake covering approx. covering lake artiﬁcial an is Pond Shirakumo (Unzen Toy Museum) Hakubutsukan Unzen Omocha

Campground Shirakumonoike (Shirakumo Pond) ●TEL 0957-73-3368 for overseas visitors. when Unzen was a popular summer resort Japan’s ﬁrst public golf course in 1913, The venerable establishment opened as Unzen Golf Course Shimabara City Kunimi Unzen District Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Unzen Onsen area Unzen Onsen area Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama Activity Unzen Vidro Museum Unzen Shrine The spa house and glass museum their create can Visitors is attraction. hands-on popular also a very own glass bead accessories, which make souvenirs (fees apply). perfect ●TEL 0957-73-3133 The shrine has Shimabara Peninsula since its establishment in 701, and attracted worshippers is from the head all shrine Shimabara. It is connected to Unzen Jigoku by a footpath. over of all the other Unzen ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 shrines in Area Area

Unzen Onsen area or blow-hole, each blow-hole, or jigokus Unzen Onsen area Unzen Onsen area Manmyoji Temple Unzen Jigoku Genseinuma (Gensei Marsh) It is traditionally known believed as Unzensan) was established in 701 by the that the monk temple Gyoki. Some of the original stone pillars have (also survived, weathered by 1,300 years snow. of wind The and rows 88-temple pilgrimage of Shikoku. of Jizo ●TEL 0957-73-3422 statues replicate the Unzen’s foremost tourist attraction, Jigoku (“The Hells”) was also was Hells”) (“The Jigoku attraction, tourist foremost Unzen’s the scene of tortures and executions remembered today of by a Japanese martyrdom monument. Christians, Unzen Jigoku is major 30 about of collection a actually with its own name̶Daikyokan Jigoku, Oito Jigoku, and so on̶and an associated tragedy or legend. Jigoku, Seishichi ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Genseinuma is a marsh covering an area of about sphagnum of habitats few Kyushu’s of one is It ㎡. 10,000 by designated is marsh the of vegetation the and mosses, the national government as a Natural Monument. ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434 Obama Obama Obama is characterized by its proximity to the sea, by its proximity Obama is characterized is associated with the mountains. while Unzen are inseparable of both communities The local histories than springs, but even warmer from their hot are the local people. the hot springs By area shoya (village Minamikushiyama Museum of Local History The museum was constructed on former the Baba site Residence, of which the was Baba family, home whose to members the were head) for many generations. Contents include many by donated goods household and documents ancient the Baba family. The museum verdant Monyama Park. is adjacent to the ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division TEL 0957-37-3113 Kyodomari Shinyo Special Attack Unit Base Site Tanabatake Tenbodai Tanabatake Tenbodai (The Vista Point) Furusato Shiryokan During World War II, Shinyo boats (one-man suicide motorboats equipped with explosives) were stored in two tunnels dug in rock cliffs near Kyodomari Port. The war ended before any of the Shinyos were deployed. ●Unzen City Office Minamikushiyama Branch TEL 0957-88-3111 The observation deck offers a view of the roughly 800 roughly the of view a offers deck observation The terraced fields of the Hegi which were and chosen among Kotakegi the ten districts, most impressive terraced fields in the prefecture. The terraced neat rows fields of and potato panorama. fields form a beautiful Division ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products TEL 0957-38-3111 tools, agricultural tools, fishing displays museum The and other household items donated by Minamikushi- yama residents, which offer a valuable insight into the lifestyles of previous generations of local people. ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division TEL 0957-37-3113

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Kunisaki Andesite The topography of Kunisaki Peninsula ago. years million 1.5 some forth erupted is which andesite, Kunisaki the is peninsula the unusual of feature prominent in that the altitude grows higher Kunisaki toward Peninsula is one the of the sea. very few geosites A in the country where andesite can be observed exposed state. in its ●Unzen City Oﬃce Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111

Natural Park Kunisaki Hanto Prefectural The narrow Kunisaki Peninsula is designated a prefectural natural park. Notable features are the colonies of asiaticum and other subtropical and seaside plants, and the great view, which Peninsula, and Amakusa. takes in ●Unzen City Oﬃce Minamikushiyama Branch Mount Unzen, TEL 0957-88-3111 Nagasaki

Area Area Minamikushiyama Minamikushiyama Minamikushiyama is an active, dynamic town where is an active, dynamic Minamikushiyama and culture come together. nature, industry, By area shoya (village

Minamikushiyama Museum of Local History head) for many generations. Contents include many by donated goods household and documents ancient the Baba family. The museum verdant Monyama Park. is adjacent to the ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning Division TEL 0957-37-3113 The museum was constructed on former the Baba site Residence, of which the was Baba family, home whose to members the were

Kyodomari Shinyo Special Attack Unit Base Site Furusato Shiryokan

(The Vista Point) Tanabatake Tenbodai Tanabatake Tenbodai ●Unzen City Office Minamikushiyama Branch TEL 0957-88-3111 two tunnels dug in rock cliffs near Kyodomari Port. The war ended before any of the Shinyos were deployed. During World War II, Shinyo boats (one-man suicide motorboats equipped with explosives) were stored in Division TEL 0957-37-3113 ●Unzen City Board of Education Lifelong Learning the lifestyles of previous generations of local people. yama residents, which offer a valuable insight into and other household items donated by Minamikushi- The museum displays fishing tools, agricultural tools, agricultural tools, fishing displays museum The

TEL 0957-38-3111 ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products panorama. terraced fields and potato fields form a beautiful terraced fields in the prefecture. The neat rows of which were chosen among the ten most impressive terraced fields of the Hegi and Kotakegi districts, The observation deck offers a view of the roughly 800 roughly the of view a offers deck observation The Shimabara City Kunimi Mizuho Obama Minamishimabara City Chijiwa Azuma Aino Unzen City Minamikushiyama

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For Kunimi Myoken Station Bird watching Miyamakirishima Route 389 Elevation: 1,300m (Rhododendron kiusianum. 45min From early May) The new trail stops Unzen Uphill:40min Ropeway Downhill:30min just 400m short of 3min the summit of Heisei Ikenohara-Nitatoge Tozando (Ikenohara-Nita Pass Trail) Shinzan Uphill:40min Downhill:30min Daiichi Tenbosho Nita Pass Nita Station Elevation:1,100m Take a look at the world

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Ikenohara Enchi Nita Pass from abovethe clouds, parking lot Obama-Nitatoge as the Daoist immortals did. Junkan Doro (Obama Nitatoge Ring Road)Entrance For Obama Unzen Golf Links Unzen’ s volcanic activities resumed in 1990 after a Route 57 198-year interval, resulting in the birth of Heisei Views of Fugendake and Heisei Shinzan from Nitatoge Daini Tenbosho Shinzan, Japan’ s newest mountain (1,483 m above sea level). A loop trek along the Fugendake trail Winter offers a close-up view of Heisei Shinzan, and enables Autumn For Shimabara Snow-covered Mountains dressed in Route 57 Mt. Unzen colorful leaves visitors to discover Earth’ s live energy, and the hardy, beautiful plants that inhabit it. Rime (under certain conditions only Autumn leaves during December through (best from around late October) early March) Specialties and Promotion of Beef TEL 0957-38-3111 Unzen Brand Committee for the Establishment Black cattle born and Unzen,” is raised enjoying great market in the is beef branded The success. product of Unzen’s mineral-rich, well-endowed environment. ●Available/ year-round ● Unzen Akane PorkUnzen Akane Pork The pork is raised on an original an on raised is pork The blend of feed at very hygienic farms. The excellent balance of lightness meat of fat and umami-packed lean. has ●Available/ year-round an ●Unzen Domannaka TEL 0957-38-6860 Moriyama Women’s Association of Agricultural Processors Moriyama Women’s Association of Agricultural from November through March) Available/ year-round (new harvest rice available from mid-October) Association of Unzen Statice Producers The Nikomaru variety of existing varieties rice in taste, not quality, and only yield, but production requirements rivals for also “Specially Cultivated meets Agricultural or surpasses Products,” meaning it is very safe and reliable. ● ●Association of Nikomaru Producers TEL 0957-38-2121 Specially cultivated rice “Nikomaru”Specially cultivated rice “Nikomaru” Unzen BeefUnzen Beef The products are handmade entirely from domestic ingredients. Local possible. No additives are used. ingredients are ●Available/ year-round (Asazuke used available roughly where ● TEL 0957-38-2641 Unzen City is one of Nagasaki Prefecture’s foremost beef cattle centers. Unzen beef, production defined as “Quality-grade 3 or higher meat of Japanese Unzen Kobutakana-zuke (Honzuke and Asazuke)(Honzuke and Asazuke) Handmade KonnyakuHandmade Konnyaku Manju Manju Umeboshi Unzen KobutakanaUmeboshi Unzen Kobutakana Unzen Kobutakana-zuke Unzen StaticeUnzen Statice The statice flowers are grown in soil formulated with mature compost and organic fertilizers. Because they are grown from mericlones, the are less flowers susceptible to disease can be grown with minimum and amounts of agricultural chemicals. ●Available/ late November through early May ● TEL 0957-36-0091 Unzen Takuminokiku ChrysanthemumsUnzen Takuminokiku Chrysanthemums are enjoying great market success. Consistent in yield and quality, the exquisite chrysanthemums reflecting the skills the reflecting Unzen chrysanthemums City is exquisite one of the Nagasaki Prefecture’s foremost quality, chrysanthemum production and centers, and yield its chrysanthemums in Consistent success. market great enjoying are of master growers were awarded Nagasaki Prefecture’s agricultural award for group activities in September 2005. ●Available/ year-round ●JA Shimabara Unzen Association of Takuminokiku Producers, c/o Mr. Inada, Azumachiku Eino Center TEL 0957-38-3233 Available/ mid-April to late August Carnation Mizuho of Association Producers TEL 0957-77-2052 ● Unzen City is one of Prefecture’s Nagasaki foremost carnation production centers. from Carnations the Mizuho area of Unzen enjoy particular market success. ● CarnationsCarnations (Unzen Hamachi)(Unzen Hamachi) Association of Unzen Kinsho Melon Producers Unzen Green MelonUnzen Green Melon The Unzen Brand certification is melons weighing granted over 2.5 kg, to and roughly 17 very The content. sugar in more or Brix degrees gifts. sweet melons are also popular as ●Available/ mid-June through mid-July ● TEL 0957-36-1872 The very rare seawater sea salt from sun. is the in drying and water, spring hot Obama’s local made by Tachibana Sun-drying is mixing an unpredictable method affected Bay by with the weather, but content and mildness of the salt. it increases the ●Available/ year-round mineral ●Unzen Ecolo Geo Corporation TEL 095-856-9164 (Kimura) Unzen buri (amberjack) are raised on carbohydrate-rich carbohydrate-rich on raised are (amberjack) buri Unzen feeds to improve quality, such as flavor, meat texture, and fat content. ●Available/ year-round ●Unzen Association of Fish Farmers TEL 0957-74-3117 Shio no Houseki Sea SaltShio no Houseki Sea Salt Unzen Buri Unzen Buri Unzen TorafuguUnzen Torafugu Azuma Tennen Mugi Miso Azuma Tennen Mugi Miso Azuma Mugi Miso Azuma Mugi Miso Azuma Kome Miso Azuma Kome Miso Azuma Awase Miso Azuma Awase Miso Azuma Natto Miso Azuma Natto Miso Azuma Tekka Miso Azuma Tekka Miso Strawberry Jam Strawberry Jam Yuzukosho Yuzukosho !! !! s Hattogi ShironegiHattogi Shironegi The white negi traditionally produced traditionally negi white The in and around Hattogi within both popular District is Town Kunimi in and outside Nagasaki Prefecture, and is a recipient awards. of prefectural ●Available/ year-round ●Association of Hattogi Shironegi Producers TEL 0957-78-3963 (Unzen Tea)(Unzen Tea) Reliable Available/ year-round (shin-cha is only available from early May) Available/ year-round (shin-cha is only available Unno Sencha Unno Sencha Unzen tea is produced by Mizuho District’s tea growers, tea District’s Mizuho by produced is tea Unzen who have established themselves in the prefecture as producers of early harvest ichiban-cha (first tea). 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An essential component of every trip Jagachan Jagachan is delicious fried potatoes. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside! Unzen Beef ●Chijiwa Kanko Center Unzen Delicacies Unzen beef cattle, raised on mineral-rich grass growing on TEL 0957-37-2254 Sampling local food is an essential component of every trip. pastures that receive plenty of sea breeze, are renowned for their soft meat. Go ahead and try the tastes of Unzen, ●Unzen City Office Agriculture and Fisheries Division Livestock Section developed by culinary passion TEL 0957-38-3111 and made from ingredients nurtured by Unzen’s rich natural environment.

Unzen Onsen Tamago Eggs steamed in the vapors of Unzen Jigoku. The springy egg white has a whiﬀ of sulfur. Dining/shopping ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434

Unzen Yokamon Zanmai Online Store Online store specializing in Unzen Brand ● Unzen City Product Sales Promotion products, sweets, and other tastes of Unzen Council nurtured by Unzen’s rich natural environment. Unzen’s seasonal delicacies Email:[email protected] can be enjoyed in the comfort of your home. Rokubei Seasonal specialties also make perfect gifts. Unzenyokamon Search Noodles made from sweet potatoes. http://www1.enekoshop.jp/shop/unzenyokamon/ The mildly sweet noodles are served in a chicken and bonito broth. ●Rokubeijaya TEL 0957-37-6544

Unzen Tabino Beer Curry Kitorasu Invented by a curry-loving chef, the highly Kitorasu, newly opened in Fukuoka, is an “antenna shop” run jointly by the municipalities of Unzen, Unzen Lemonade popular Beer Curry contains the local brew Nagasaki, and Sasebo. The shop carries fresh and processed agricultural and fishery products from the A Re-creation of the beverage enjoyed by Unzen Yuagari Beer. The beer brings out three cities, has the restaurant Kitorasu Shokudo for sampling their delicacies, and also has a tourism foreign tourists in the early 20th century, the flavor of other ingredients, making the desk supplying information on sightseeing spots and tours, serving as a one-stop information source. when Unzen was a popular summer resort. curry substantial and full of umami. ●Kitorasu shop TEL 092-292-5906 ●Cooperative Association of Unzen ●Cooperative Association of Unzen Kitorasu restaurant TEL 092-292-5907 Kitorasu tourism desk TEL 092-292-5463 Ryokans and Hotels Ryokans and Hotels Address: 1F Fukugin Hakata Building, 12-20 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, TEL 0957-73-2131 TEL 0957-73-3113 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Tairagane (Crab) Locally referred to as tairagane, the crab is fished in the sea off Taira Port in Kunimi Town. The well-packed meat has a rich, full flavor. Available year-round. ●Unzen Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kunimi Branch TEL 0957-78-2095

Unzen Onsen Tamago Eggs steamed in the vapors of Unzen Jigoku. The springy egg white has a whiﬀ of sulfur. Dining/shopping ●Unzen Tourist Association TEL 0957-73-3434

Luxurious dish of breaded, deep-fried The comforting, home-cooked taste is Nagasaki beef served with the restaurant’s 80th Anniversary of Unzen National Park achieved by slow-cooking uncured local original demi-glace and rice. onions to maximize their umami. Hotel Toyokan Wachuka Kiku ◆Price: 1,500 yen (incl tax) ◆Price: 750 yen (incl tax) ◆Hours: 11:30 to 13:30 ◆Hours: 9:00 to 24:00 ＊Reservation required ◆tel.0957-73-3555 ◆tel.0957-73-3243

Hayashi Rice Onsen Hayashi The slightly less sweet Hayashi rice Comforting and nostalgic Hayashi rice appeals to refined taste buds. The humorously decorated with potatoes to restaurant has a good view of Unzen represent the hot spring symbol. Jigoku. Unzen has been serving the demi-glace based Hayashi rice Tarafukutei Kyushu Hotel (originally referred to as yofudon, or “Western bowl”) since 80 ◆Price: 850 yen (incl tax) ◆Price: 1,000 yen (incl tax) with side salad ◆Hours: 10:00 to 23:00 (hours differ by day) and coffee years ago, when the town was a summer resort bustling with ◆tel.0957-73-3566 ◆Hours: 11:30 to 15:00 (last order 14:30) overseas tourists. To mark the 80th anniversary of Unzen’s ◆tel.0957-73-3234 national park designation, Unzen hotels and restaurants have revived the yofudon, updating the dish for 2014 as “Unzen Unzen Haikara Omu Hayashi Hayashi.” Take your pick from the amazing variety on offer. Unzen Hayashi Chan The Hayashi rice was perfected by a A must-try Hayashi served with fried chef who trained at a long-established yoshoku restaurant in Tokyo. The sauce chanpon (champon) noodles instead of is matured for three weeks to attain the rice. Topped with a delectable, runny nostalgic Showa-period flavor. egg. Restaurant Mingeichaya Riki Kinugasa Shokudo at Unzen Fukudaya ◆Price: 750 yen (incl tax) ◆Price: 980 yen (incl tax) ◆Hours: 11:00 to 15:00 (last order 14:30) ◆Hours: 10:00 to 24:00 ＊Parking space for five cars ◆tel.0957-73-2151 ◆tel.0957-73-3491

Nita Shimabara Café Meshiya the Mall Pass Entrance Ikenohara Enchi

Unzen Hayashi Saienfu Unzen Nita Pass Ring Road Ropeway Unzen Omu Hayashi Mountain West Peak Sabo Imamura Enjoy this highly satisfying dish comprising Unzen Golf Unzen Iwaki Ryokan

Yumoto Hotel Hayashi rice made with Unzen beef is

Course Kyushu Hotel classic Hayashi rice generously topped Hachiman Jigoku Unzen Miyazaki Onsen Shrine combined with Green Terrace’s Exit Seishichiro Ryokan Hobaru Tsutsuji Koen Takaiwasan

with fresh vegetables. Shinyu Kyodo Kokumin Shukusha Seiunso Yukemuri Yokujo perennially popular airy-light omelet. Jigoku Bridge Kunimi Fukiya Yakiniku no Unzen Kanko Hotel Araki Johokan Green Terrace Unzen ◆Price: 1,600 yen (incl tax) Bekkan Yuyado Unzen ◆Hours: 12:00 to 14:00 Shinyu Kojigoku Onsenkan ◆Price: 980 yen (incl tax) ◆tel.0957-73-3263 Azumaen Mt. Unzen Visitor Center ◆Hours: 11:00 to 17:00 (last order) Hotel Toyokan

Kaseya Café Wachuka Kiku

Restaurant Komatsu ◆tel.0957-73-3277 Fire station Unzen Koen Tennis Court Kyu Hachiman Izakaya Yuchan Tarafukutei Unzen Sky Hotel Jigoku

Manmyoji Temple Green Terrace Police station Unzen Tourist Association Unzen Vidro Museum Unzen Kanko Unzen Catholic Church Hotel Unzen Tail Hayashi Hayashi Rice Unzen Fukudaya Hayashi rice containing slow-cooked, The Hayashi rice made with an original tender oxtail. Served with a soft-boiled Kinugasa Shokudo Genseinuma Yumei Hotel homemade demi-glace is simple yet has Kakitsubata Park Hanzuiryo egg that is the perfect accompaniment to an untiring appeal. Oshidorinoike the delectable Hayashi rice. Unzen Memorial Konohanasakuyahime Shrine Café Meshiya the Mall Hall Genseinuma Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan ◆Price: 800 yen (incl tax) Shirakumo Obama, Kuchinotsu ◆Price: 2,000 yen (incl tax) Chijiwa noike ◆Hours: 12:00 to 15:00; 20:00 to 2:00 ◆Hours: 12:00 to 14:00 ＊Pets allowed ＊Reservation required at least one day in advance ◆tel.0957-73-3423 ◆tel.0957-73-3331

Onikuyasan no Hayashi Rice Vegimai no Kinoko Tappuri Hayashi Unzen Sauce Katsudon Araki, a butcher shop and yakiniku restaurant, serves exquisite Hayashi rice The Hayashi rice is served with “tomato Komatsu oﬀers a choice of Hayashi-based made with generous amounts of paste rice” and “spinach paste rice,” katsudon, and egg-based katsudon, Nagasaki beef and homemade warmth. which perfectly complement the Hayashi served in a relaxed atmosphere. and are healthy, vegetable-rich alternatives Restaurant Komatsu Yakiniku no Araki to plain white rice. ◆Price: 800 yen (incl tax) ◆Price: 800 yen (incl tax) ◆Hours: 20:00 to 24:00 Unzen Sky Hotel ◆Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 ◆tel.0957-73-3515 ◆tel.0957-73-3432 ◆Price: 800 yen. 880 yen as a meal set (incl tax) ◆Hours: 11:30 to 14:30, 18:00 to 20:30 ◆tel.0957-73-3345

Nagasaki Beef and Hayashi Rice Mushroom Hayashi Rice Hayashi rice topped with Unzen’s locally Hayashi rice made of Nagasaki beef, grown potatoes. The meal set comes mushrooms from Shimabara Peninsula, with the café’s excellent cup of coﬀee. and plenty of seasonal vegetables. Yumoto Hotel Sabo Imamura ◆Price: 1,000 yen (incl tax), with Unzen ◆Price: 1,000 yen (incl tax) side salad and coﬀee ◆Hours: 11:30 to 15:00 ◆Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 Inquiries ＊Reservation required at least one day in advance Unzen Tourist Association ◆tel.0957-73-2444 ◆tel.0957-73-3255 Nagasaki Beef Demi Katsu Hayashi Rice

Nita Shimabara Café Meshiya the Mall Pass Entrance Ikenohara Enchi

Unzen Hayashi Saienfu Unzen Nita Pass Ring Road Ropeway Unzen Omu Hayashi Mountain West Peak Sabo Imamura Enjoy this highly satisfying dish comprising Unzen Golf Unzen Iwaki Ryokan

Yumoto Hotel Hayashi rice made with Unzen beef is

Course Kyushu Hotel classic Hayashi rice generously topped Hachiman Jigoku Unzen Miyazaki Onsen Shrine combined with Green Terrace’s Exit Seishichiro Ryokan Hobaru Tsutsuji Koen Takaiwasan with fresh vegetables. Shinyu Kyodo Kokumin Shukusha Seiunso Yukemuri Yokujo perennially popular airy-light omelet. Jigoku Bridge Kunimi Fukiya Yakiniku no Unzen Kanko Hotel Araki Johokan Green Terrace Unzen ◆Price: 1,600 yen (incl tax) Bekkan Yuyado Unzen ◆Hours: 12:00 to 14:00 Shinyu Kojigoku Onsenkan ◆Price: 980 yen (incl tax) ◆tel.0957-73-3263 Azumaen Mt. Unzen Visitor Center ◆Hours: 11:00 to 17:00 (last order) Hotel Toyokan

Kaseya Café Wachuka Kiku

Restaurant Komatsu ◆tel.0957-73-3277 Fire station Unzen Koen Tennis Court Kyu Hachiman Izakaya Yuchan Tarafukutei Unzen Sky Hotel Jigoku

[early June] [second Sunday] [late December] Yu You Marathon Municipal Industry Festival Tachibana Shrine New Year’s Eve Event [early through late February] [early through mid-February] [late February through early March] [early through late June] (Japanese archery competition) (biannual, late October) (local products fair) Obama Onsen Yumatsuri Hadashi de Asobo Unzen Unzen Shimin Hanabi Taikai Taikai Hanabi Shimin Unzen Awashima Shrine Cherry Blossom Festival Aino Hata-age Taikai (kite-flying event) Azuma Hata-age Taikai (kite-flying event) Unzen International Golf Meet Unzen International Tennis Tournament Zen Kyushu Obama Kanko Kyudo Taikai JUNE DECEMBER APRIL AUGUST OCTOBER FEBRUARY Hikanzakura no Sato Festival ●Hikanzakura no Sato Festival ●Unzen Municipal Sports Day ● ● ● ●Municipal Art Exhibition ● ● ● ● ● ●Mizuho Tokusanhin Matsuri ●Obama Onsen Jacaranda Festival ● ● ● ● Unzen Akari no Hanaboro ●Unzen Akari no [mid-January] [early November] [early January] [late January] [late November] [early November] [November 3] [May 4] [late July] [early March through late May] [late March] [September 23] Prefectural High-School Ekiden Race Unzen Obama Half Marathon Unzen City Fire Department Dezomeshiki Unzen City Fire [early September] [late March through early April] [early May] [late July through early September] (thanksgiving festival) (cherry blossom festival) (firefighting demonstration) NOVEMBER MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER JANUARY ●Obama Onsen Hawaiian Festival ●Kunimi Day ●Unzen Momiji Walk ●Taketanada Shukaku Kanshasai ● ●Municipal Music Festival ● ●Mizuho Oyster Festival ●Tachibana Shrine Hanamatsuri ●Kan-o Kaen ●Clam digging ●Municipal Junior Sports Competition ●Moo Moo Festival ●Municipal Sports Competition ●Poka Poka Yoichi ● ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 petting farm offering visitors This dynamic festival of fire is held annually to coincide with the cherry blossoms at Tachibana Shrine, one of the foremost local cherry- blossom viewing spots. The highlight of the festival is the torchlight procession through town, which faithfully re-creates a battle that took place during the Sengoku period more than 400 years ago. Torch-bearing participants in samurai armor look truly impressive. the opportunity to experience feeding cattle and sheep, milking, and butter-making. There is also a flea market and a farmers market. Kunimi no Hi (lit. Kunimi Day) is held on September 23 (9.23, which is homonymous to the town name). The large-scale event, with cooperation from those in the fields of sports, culture and industry, takes place at the Ariake Ferry parking lot, and comprises a wide variety of events, a flea market, and stalls. This is a road-running event that starts from the town center of Obama. Held on the same course as the Unzen Obama Half Marathon held under the auspices of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, Yu You Marathon attracts participants from within and outside Nagasaki. The event is held at the verdant Mizuhonomori Park. The program includes calf weight guessing, serving of fresh milk, and other activities for enjoying contact with nature and animals, such as a [May] [December] [September] [March] Kunimi no Hi Yu You Marathon Moo Moo Festival Kan-o Kaen [April] [February] [August] This is a walking event for walking through the spa town at a leisurely pace, appreciating its distinctive atmosphere and natural beauty. There are a number of courses with different distances, such as a “Fugen hiking course,” and a “Parent-child walk.” Participants can enjoy Unzen’s colorful leaves and scenic beauty. For this day only, children take over the Unzen Golf Course, where they are encouraged to play barefoot. There are also such attractions as kite-flying and a petting zoo. The fireworks display is part of a traditional festival for thanking the deity of hot springs. There is a parade through town in which participants carry a mikoshi (portable shrine) containing hot spring water, and a stage is set up for performances of Obama taiko and other traditional performing arts of the locality. The greatest highlight is the fireworks display, in which Kyushu’s master fireworks makers show off their skills. “Hana boro” is a local term for rime, which is a winter feature of Unzen. In February Unzen spa becomes beautifully illuminated with electric lights and candles inspired by rime, which bring a romantic atmosphere to the streets. [November] Events are subject to change and cancellation by organizers.

Unzen Momiji Walk Hadashi de Asobo Unzen Unzen Shimin Hanabi Taikai Unzen Akari no Hana Boro Unzen Akari no Hana Boro by people who live in a beautiful natural environment. by people who live in listed here, visitors too can experience the energy and power created listed here, visitors too source of vitality for local residents. Through the festivals and events source of vitality for local comes from inheriting them, have been a the sense of pride that Respect for Unzen’s natural and historical assets and culture, and historical assets and Unzen’s natural and Respect for The source of Unzen’s vitality of Unzen’s The source

Let's go around Unzen City! Unzen go around Let's Unzen Event Calendar Event Unzen Events [early April] [early April] [early April] [early August] [first Sunday] [early August] [first Sunday] [late September] [late August] [first Sunday]

[early June] [second Sunday] [late December] Yu You Marathon Municipal Industry Festival Tachibana Shrine New Year’s Eve Event [early through late June] [early through late February] [early through mid-February] [late February through early March] (Japanese archery competition) (biannual, late October) (local products fair) Hadashi de Asobo Unzen Obama Onsen Yumatsuri Unzen International Golf Meet Unzen International Tennis Tournament Zen Kyushu Obama Kanko Kyudo Taikai Unzen Shimin Hanabi Taikai Taikai Hanabi Shimin Unzen Awashima Shrine Cherry Blossom Festival Aino Hata-age Taikai (kite-ﬂying event) Azuma Hata-age Taikai (kite-ﬂying event) OCTOBER DECEMBER JUNE AUGUST FEBRUARY APRIL Hikanzakura no Sato Festival ●Hikanzakura no Sato Festival ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Unzen Municipal Sports Day ● ● ● ● ● ●Mizuho Tokusanhin Matsuri ●Obama Onsen Jacaranda Festival Unzen Akari no Hanaboro ●Unzen Akari no ●Municipal Art Exhibition ● [mid-January] [early November] [early January] [late January] [late November] [early November] [November 3] [May 4] [late July] [early March through late May] [late March] [September 23]

Prefectural High-School Ekiden Race Unzen Obama Half Marathon Unzen City Fire Department Dezomeshiki Unzen City Fire [early September] [late July through early September] [early May] [late March through early April] (thanksgiving festival) (cherry blossom festival) (ﬁreﬁghting demonstration)

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MARCH JANUARY ● ●Municipal Music Festival ●Unzen Momiji Walk ●Taketanada Shukaku Kanshasai ●Kunimi Day ●Obama Onsen Hawaiian Festival ●Poka Poka Yoichi ●Municipal Sports Competition ●Moo Moo Festival ●Municipal Junior Sports Competition ●Clam digging ●Kan-o Kaen Tachibana Shrine Hanamatsuri ●Tachibana Shrine Hanamatsuri ● ●Mizuho Oyster Festival ● ●Unzen City Office Tourism and Products Division TEL 0957-38-3111 petting farm offering visitors This dynamic festival of fire is held annually to coincide with the cherry blossoms at Tachibana Shrine, one of the foremost local cherry- blossom viewing spots. The highlight of the festival is the torchlight procession through town, which faithfully re-creates a battle that took place during the Sengoku period more than 400 years ago. Torch-bearing participants in samurai armor look truly impressive. This is a road-running event that starts from the town center of Obama. Held on the same course as the Unzen Obama Half Marathon held under the auspices of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, Yu You Marathon attracts participants from within and outside Nagasaki. Kunimi no Hi (lit. Kunimi Day) is held on September 23 (9.23, which is homonymous to the town name). The large-scale event, with cooperation from those in the fields of sports, culture and industry, takes place at the Ariake Ferry parking lot, and comprises a wide variety of events, a flea market, and stalls. The event is held at the verdant Mizuhonomori Park. The program includes calf weight guessing, serving of fresh milk, and other activities for enjoying contact with nature and animals, such as a the opportunity to experience feeding cattle and sheep, milking, and butter-making. There is also a flea market and a farmers market. [May] [December] [September] [March] Kunimi no Hi Yu You Marathon Moo Moo Festival Kan-o Kaen [April] [February] [August] For this day only, children take over the Unzen Golf Course, where they are encouraged to play barefoot. There are also such attractions as kite-flying and a petting zoo. This is a walking event for walking through the spa town at a leisurely pace, appreciating its distinctive atmosphere and natural beauty. There are a number of courses with different distances, such as a “Fugen hiking course,” and a “Parent-child walk.” Participants can enjoy Unzen’s colorful leaves and scenic beauty. The fireworks display is part of a traditional festival for thanking the deity of hot springs. There is a parade through town in which participants carry a mikoshi (portable shrine) containing hot spring water, and a stage is set up for performances of Obama taiko and other traditional performing arts of the locality. The greatest highlight is the fireworks display, in which Kyushu’s master fireworks makers show off their skills. “Hana boro” is a local term for rime, which is a winter feature of Unzen. In February Unzen spa becomes beautifully illuminated with electric lights and candles inspired by rime, which bring a romantic atmosphere to the streets. [November] Events are subject to change and cancellation by organizers. Unzen Momiji Walk Unzen Akari no Hana Boro Unzen Akari no Hana Boro Unzen Shimin Hanabi Taikai Hadashi de Asobo Unzen Let's go around Unzen City! Unzen go around Let's vitality of Unzen’s The source culture, and historical assets and Unzen’s natural and Respect for comes from inheriting them, have been a the sense of pride that residents. Through the festivals and events source of vitality for local can experience the energy and power created listed here, visitors too a beautiful natural environment. by people who live in Unzen Event Calendar Event Unzen Accommodation Soak in Unzen’s hot springs to Unzen City unwind and relax. Unzen looks forward to INFORMATION welcoming you with the highest quality of hospitality. Hotels Japanese-style inn Guesthouse Business hotels

Hot-spring Open- Bath for Hot-spring Open- Bath for Area Name Phone (preﬁx 0957) non-lodging Wi-Fi Area Name Phone (preﬁx 0957) non-lodging Wi-Fi bath air bath guests bath air bath guests Kunimi Ryokan Suehiro Unzen Minshuku Marutoya

Ryokan Shoei Minshuku Shindo

Ryokan Kangetsuso Minshuku Unzen

Yugaku no Yakata 〇 Obama Iseya Ryokan 〇

Limited Mizuho Mizuho Sukoyaka Land Fureai Kaikan Uguisuya Ryokan availability

Hotel AZ Nagasaki Unzen 〇 Ebisuya 〇

Azuma Azuma Ryokan Obamaso

Aino Kasugaya Ryokan Obama Business Hotel 〇

Chijiwa Amakawaya Bekkan 〇 Orange Bay 〇

Musashino Ryokan Kunisaki 〇

Limited Rest House Mori no Shirabe 〇 Shunyokan availability

Limited Limited Unzen Unzen Fukiya availability Yuyado Jokiya availability

Limited Hotel Toyokan availability Tsutaya Ryokan 〇

Unzen Iwaki Ryokan 〇 Fukutokuya 〇

Kyushu Hotel 〇 Ryokan Fujiya 〇

Yuyado Unzen Shinyu 〇 Kutsuroginoyado Ryokan Yamadaya 〇

Limited Azumaen availability Yamatoya

Limited Limited Unzen Fukudaya availability Yunoka availability

Limited Unzen Kanko Hotel 〇 Mutsuminoyado Ryokan Wataya availability

Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan 〇 Kokumin Shukusha Boyoso Accommodation

Limited Limited Unzen Sky Hotel availability Kyukamura Unzen availability

Limited Yumei Hotel availability Business Obama Town Hotel 〇

Yumoto Hotel 〇 Unzenso

Limited Ryotei Hanzuiryo availability Genbaku Hibakusha Hoyosho Shin Daiwaso

Limited Kokumin Shukusha Seiunso availability Reservation required

KKR Unzen Sanso

Minshuku Sekiso Accommodation Soak in Unzen’s hot springs to Unzen City unwind and relax. Unzen looks forward to INFORMATION welcoming you with the highest quality of hospitality. Hotels Japanese-style inn Guesthouse Business hotels

Ryokan Shoei Minshuku Shindo

Ryokan Kangetsuso Minshuku Unzen

Yugaku no Yakata 〇 Obama Iseya Ryokan 〇

Limited Mizuho Mizuho Sukoyaka Land Fureai Kaikan Uguisuya Ryokan availability

Hotel AZ Nagasaki Unzen 〇 Ebisuya 〇

Azuma Azuma Ryokan Obamaso

Aino Kasugaya Ryokan Obama Business Hotel 〇

Chijiwa Amakawaya Bekkan 〇 Orange Bay 〇

Musashino Ryokan Kunisaki 〇

Limited Rest House Mori no Shirabe 〇 Shunyokan availability

Limited Limited Unzen Unzen Fukiya availability Yuyado Jokiya availability

Limited Hotel Toyokan availability Tsutaya Ryokan 〇

Unzen Iwaki Ryokan 〇 Fukutokuya 〇

Kyushu Hotel 〇 Ryokan Fujiya 〇

Yuyado Unzen Shinyu 〇 Kutsuroginoyado Ryokan Yamadaya 〇

Limited Azumaen availability Yamatoya

Limited Limited Unzen Fukudaya availability Yunoka availability

Limited Unzen Kanko Hotel 〇 Mutsuminoyado Ryokan Wataya availability

Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan 〇 Kokumin Shukusha Boyoso Accommodation

Limited Limited Unzen Sky Hotel availability Kyukamura Unzen availability

Limited Yumei Hotel availability Business Obama Town Hotel 〇

Yumoto Hotel 〇 Unzenso

Limited Ryotei Hanzuiryo availability Genbaku Hibakusha Hoyosho Shin Daiwaso

Limited Kokumin Shukusha Seiunso availability Reservation required

KKR Unzen Sanso

Minshuku Sekiso Transportation 7min 27min 22min 10min Nankan Tosu Kumamoto Kurume Fukuoka Uto Kumamoto Shinminato Omuta Nagasu 38min 5min 16min 50min 45min 60min 20min 60min Misumi Port Taira 18min Shimabara 25min 22min 25min Saga Expressway Non-expressway Ferry JR Shinkansen JR Shimatetsu Nita Pass Unzen 80min 25min 17min Information on hiking and nature Information on hiking Aino Agricultural and ﬁshery activities Obama 25min Takeo 35min Unzen‒Tara Sea Line Kuchinotsu 30min 20min 10min Map shows approximate driving times Ureshino Oniike Isahaya 13min 9min 13min Inquiries about sightseeing in Unzen about sightseeing Inquiries 9min 20min Omura Sonogi City Sasebo Huis Ten Bosch Unzen Tourist Association Unzen Tourist Tourism Association Obama Hot Spring Visitor Center Mount Unzen Shimabara Tourism Board 30min Nagasaki Amakusa Airport Kumamoto Mifune Matsubase Kumamoto Ueki Kumamoto Yatsushiro Kumamoto Prefecture Port Nankan Tosu Junction Kumamoto Shin-Tamana Daizaifu Kurume Fukuoka Airport Fukuoka Misumi Port Shin-Tosu Tosu Shinkansen Shimabara Port Shin-Yatsushiro How to reach Unzen reach to How Fugendake Shimabaragaiko Mizuho Onsen Shimabara Bay Nagasu Port Hakata Saga Miike Port Saga Airport Taira Port Ariake Sea Kuchinotsu Port Unzen City Hakataminami Sagayamato Unzen Onsen Fukuoka Aino Unzen‒Tara Sea Line Prefecture Obama Onsen Aino Town Oniike Port Isahaya Tachibana Bay Omura Omura Isahaya Genkai Sea Saga Takeo Ureshino Prefecture Haiki NagasakitaramiNagasakitarami Omura Bay Nagasaki Nagasaki Airport Sasebo Public transport inquiries Public transport Nagasaki Prefecture Shimabara Railway JR Shinkansen JR Major stations Interchanges Legend Shimatetsu Ferry (Kuchinotsu Port ‒ Oniike Port) Shimatetsu Ferry (Kuchinotsu Ariake Ferry Reservation Center (Taira Port ‒ Nagasu Port) Ariake Ferry Reservation Center Center (Shimabara Port ‒ Kumamoto Port) Kumamoto Ferry Ocean Arrow Reservation Shimatetsu Bus Terminal (Shimabara Port ‒ Kumamoto Port) Kyushu Shosen Reservation Center Nagasaki Bus Customer Service Center Nagasaki Bus Customer Service Nagasaki Kenei Bus Information Counter Nagasaki Kenei Bus Information Shimabara Railway Shimabara Station Shimabara Railway Shimabara JR Isahaya Station JR Nagasaki Station JR Nagasaki Nagasaki Airport (Nagasaki Airport Building Company) (Nagasaki Airport Building Nagasaki Airport Transportation 7min 27min 22min 10min Nankan Tosu Kumamoto Kurume Fukuoka Uto Kumamoto Shinminato Omuta Nagasu 38min 5min 16min 50min 45min 60min 20min 60min Misumi Port Taira 18min Shimabara 25min 22min 25min Saga Expressway Non-expressway Ferry JR Shinkansen JR Shimatetsu Nita Pass Unzen 80min 25min 17min Information on hiking and nature Information on hiking Aino Agricultural and ﬁshery activities Obama 25min Takeo 35min Unzen‒Tara Sea Line Kuchinotsu 30min 20min 10min Map shows approximate driving times Ureshino Oniike Isahaya 13min 9min 13min Inquiries about sightseeing in Unzen about sightseeing Inquiries 9min

20min Omura Sonogi City

Sasebo Huis Ten Bosch Shimabara Tourism Board Mount Unzen Visitor Center Mount Unzen Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association Obama Hot Spring Unzen Tourist Association Unzen Tourist 30min

Nagasaki Amakusa Airport Kumamoto Mifune Matsubase Kumamoto Ueki Kumamoto Yatsushiro Kumamoto Prefecture Port Nankan Tosu Junction Kumamoto Shin-Tamana Daizaifu Kurume Fukuoka Airport Fukuoka Misumi Port Shin-Tosu Tosu Shinkansen Shimabara Port Shin-Yatsushiro How to reach Unzen reach to How Fugendake Shimabaragaiko Mizuho Onsen Shimabara Bay Nagasu Port Hakata Saga Miike Port Saga Airport Taira Port Ariake Sea Kuchinotsu Port Unzen City Hakataminami Sagayamato Unzen Onsen Fukuoka Aino Unzen‒Tara Sea Line Prefecture Obama Onsen Aino Town Oniike Port Isahaya Tachibana Bay Omura Omura Isahaya Genkai Sea Saga Takeo Ureshino Prefecture Haiki NagasakitaramiNagasakitarami Omura Bay Nagasaki Nagasaki Airport Sasebo Public transport inquiries Public transport Nagasaki Prefecture Shimabara Railway JR Shinkansen JR Major stations Interchanges Legend Kyushu Shosen Reservation Center (Shimabara Port ‒ Kumamoto Port) Kyushu Shosen Reservation Center Center (Shimabara Port ‒ Kumamoto Port) Kumamoto Ferry Ocean Arrow Reservation Nagasaki Airport (Nagasaki Airport Building Company) (Nagasaki Airport Building Nagasaki Airport Station JR Nagasaki JR Isahaya Station Station Shimabara Railway Shimabara Counter Nagasaki Kenei Bus Information Center Nagasaki Bus Customer Service Shimatetsu Bus Terminal (Taira Port ‒ Nagasu Port) Ariake Ferry Reservation Center Port ‒ Oniike Port) Shimatetsu Ferry (Kuchinotsu Maps Taira Port (lava dome) Ariake Town Tairamachi Heisei Shinzan Heisei Shinzan Fugendake Fugendake Hyakkadai Park Pegasus Riding Park Maitake Maitake Soccer ball street lamps Soccer ball street MyokendakeMyokendake Clam digging (Kunimi) Clam digging KunimidakeKunimidake Awashima Shrine Awashima Yugakunosato Kunimi Kunimi Museum of Local History Kunimi Museum of Local Kunimi Town MountMount UnzenUnzen Kojiromachi Tashirobaru Campground correspond to accommodation facilities listed on pp. 43-44

Kusenbudake Kusenbudake to Residence Mizuhonomori Park Campground Mizuhonomori Park Craft House Noson Koen Suishanosato Iwado Shrine Iwado Kanko Garden (somen nagashi)

Yamamenosato Nabeshima Saigo Tashirobaru Trail Center Nagahama Bathing Beach Nagahama Tanada Tenbodai (rice terraces of Chijiwa) Unzen City Numbers AzumadakeAzumadake Mizuho Town Park Mizuho Onsen Sennen no Yu Mizuho Onsen Sennen no (swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.) (swimming pool, tennis courts, Mizuho Sukoyaka Land

Iwado Keiryu Unzen Green Road Green Unzen Taisho Chijiwa Town Bokujonosato Azuma Kobe Furusato Fureaikan Moriyama Otsuka Kofun Yusuinomori Park Tachibana Shrine Azuma Town Yamada Joshi Park Wind Turbine Chijiwanmon Azuma Unzen‒Tara Sea Line Chijiwa Tenbodai Abozaki Miguel Chijiwa Statue Aino Exercise Park Yamamoto Art Museum Aino‒Moriyama Bypass Aino Town Cosmos Yuhi Trail Chijiwa Bathing Beach Aino Kubizuka Unzen City North City Unzen Aino Vista Point Kamanohana Maps Taira Port (lava dome) Ariake Town Tairamachi Heisei Shinzan Heisei Shinzan Fugendake Fugendake Hyakkadai Park Pegasus Riding Park Maitake Maitake Soccer ball street lamps Soccer ball street MyokendakeMyokendake Clam digging (Kunimi) Clam digging KunimidakeKunimidake Awashima Shrine Awashima Yugakunosato Kunimi Kunimi Museum of Local History Kunimi Museum of Local Kunimi Town MountMount UnzenUnzen Kojiromachi Tashirobaru Campground correspond to accommodation facilities listed on pp. 43-44

Kusenbudake Kusenbudake to Residence Iwado Kanko Garden (somen nagashi) Mizuhonomori Park Campground Mizuhonomori Park Craft House Noson Koen Suishanosato Iwado Shrine

Yamamenosato Nabeshima

Saigo Tashirobaru Trail Center

Nagahama Bathing Beach Nagahama

Tanada Tenbodai (rice terraces of Chijiwa) Unzen City Numbers AzumadakeAzumadake Mizuho Town

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(swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.) (swimming pool, tennis courts, Mizuho Sukoyaka Land Iwado Keiryu

Taisho Road Green Unzen Chijiwa Town Bokujonosato Azuma Kobe Furusato Fureaikan Moriyama Otsuka Kofun Yusuinomori Park Tachibana Shrine Azuma Town Yamada Joshi Park Wind Turbine Chijiwanmon Azuma Unzen‒Tara Sea Line Chijiwa Tenbodai Abozaki Miguel Chijiwa Statue Aino Exercise Park Yamamoto Art Museum Aino‒Moriyama Bypass Aino Town Cosmos Yuhi Trail Chijiwa Bathing Beach Aino Kubizuka Unzen City North City Unzen Aino Vista Point Kamanohana Maps Heisei Shinzan Fugendake Yadake Nodake Nita Pass Unzen Ropeway For Shimabara Unzen Ropeway Daikyokan Jigoku Shizen Yuhodo Footpath Takaiwasan Unzen Golf Course Hobaru Tsutsuji Park Unzen‒Nitatoge Junkan Doro

(Unzen-Nita Pass Ring Road) Kojigoku Onsenkan Unzen Onsen Unzen Onsen Unzen Onsen Machiko Rock Myokendake Miyamakirishima clusters Hachiman Jigoku Unzen Golf Course Unzen Golf Oito Jigoku Kunimidake Ikenohara Shinyu Public Bath Enkianthus groves Kitahara Hakushu Monument Unzen Shrine Yadake Mount Unzen Visitor Center Annex Rabindranath Tagore Monument Unzen Toy Museum Yoshii Isamu Monument For Issaikyo Waterfall Takaiwasan Seishichi Jigoku Unzen‒Nitatoge Junkan Doro (Unzen-Nita Pass Ring Road) Unzen Jigoku Fire station Nishiarie Town Mount Unzen Visitor Center Shimatetsu Bus Terminal Manmyoji Temple Police station Totomiya Shirakumonoike Unzen Catholic Church Yunosato Public Bath Oshidorinoike Museum Unzen Onsen Area Unzen Yokayu Unzen Tourist Association Onsen Park Monument Genseinuma Kakitsubata Park Museum Unzen Vidro Daikokuten Statue Shirakumonoike Campground For Unzen Vidro Oshidorinoike Genseinuma Obama Kinugasayama Unzen Memorial Hall For Chijiwa Shizen Yuhodo Footpath Kinugasayama Footpath Shirakumonoike Campground 12 Misojien Obama Town Mount Unzen Visitor Center Mount Unzen Numbers to correspond to accommodation facilities listed on pp. 43-44. Obama Town Museum of Historical Materials Minamiarima Town Obama Onsen Obama Onsen Obama Onsen Hexagonal Well Hexagonal Suwanoike (Campground and Visitor Center) Green Tunnel Christian tombstones in Shigemuta, Obama Kanahama Meganebashi Bridge Suwanoike Naminoyu Akane (open-air bath on the sea) Tachibana Bay

Unzen Green Road Kuchinotsu Town For Suwanoike High School Obama Junior Tokenyama Park (cherry blossoms) For Unzen Onsen Minamikushiyama Museum of Local History Karimizu District Carbonate Spring Ikimehachiman Shrine Kazusa Town Minamikushiyama Town Taneda Santoka Monument Otasshanyu (Wakihama Public Bath) Kaminokawa Spring Bunkakan (Chamber of Commerce Branch) and Industry Obama Shin-Obama Hospital Obama Public Hall Obama Castle site Obama Town Museum of Historical Materials Post oﬃce Obama Town Gymnasium Egawa Nittoku Monument Refresh Center Obama Yudokoro Yoshicho Police station

Minatonohiroba Unzen Green Road Green Unzen JA Obama Furusato Shiryokan Shimatetsu Bus Terminal Fire station Obama Hamanoyu (municipal public bath) hiroba For Minnano Onsen Park Tanabatake Tenbodai Obama Onsen Area Obama Fureaino hiroba For Fishery cooperative association Fishery cooperative Kyodomari Shinyo Special Attack Unit Base Site Kuchinotsu Obama Marina Nagasaki Fishing port Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association (Tachibana Bay Marine Center) Obama Marine Park (outdoor stage) Hot Foot 105 Unzen City South City Unzen Tachibana Bay Rakujitsu Clock Naminoyu Akane (open-air bath on the sea) Unzen City Oﬃce Obama Branch (Saito Mokichi Monument) Kunisaki Hanto Prefectural Natural Park Maps Heisei Shinzan Fugendake Yadake Nodake Nita Pass Unzen Ropeway For Shimabara Unzen Ropeway Daikyokan Jigoku Shizen Yuhodo Footpath Takaiwasan Unzen Golf Course Hobaru Tsutsuji Park Unzen‒Nitatoge Junkan Doro

Numbers to correspond to accommodation facilities listed on pp. 43-44.

Historical Materials Obama Town Museum of Town Minamiarima

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Obama Hexagonal Well Hexagonal Suwanoike (Campground and Visitor Center) Green Tunnel Christian tombstones in Shigemuta, Obama Kanahama Meganebashi Bridge Suwanoike Naminoyu Akane (open-air bath on the sea) Tachibana Bay

Minatonohiroba Unzen Green Road Green Unzen JA Obama Furusato Shiryokan Shimatetsu Bus Terminal Fire station Obama Hamanoyu (municipal public bath) hiroba For Minnano Onsen Park Tanabatake Tenbodai Obama Onsen Area Obama Fureaino hiroba For Fishery cooperative association Fishery cooperative Kyodomari Shinyo Special Attack Unit Base Site Kuchinotsu Obama Marina Nagasaki Fishing port Obama Hot Spring Tourism Association (Tachibana Bay Marine Center) Obama Marine Park (outdoor stage) Hot Foot 105 Unzen City South City Unzen Tachibana Bay Rakujitsu Clock Naminoyu Akane (open-air bath on the sea) Unzen City Oﬃce Obama Branch (Saito Mokichi Monument) Kunisaki Hanto Prefectural Natural Park “Unzen, sparkling with seasonal delights and dreams for the fut ure” Welcome to a trip like no other

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