Other Sightseeing Spots in Obama / Unzen / Shimabara Area

  • Nita-toge Pass Lookout Deck
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    Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Obamachounzen
    This observation area is located in Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City. You can enjoy the nature of the four seasons of the Nitta Pass and Mt. Myoken including the autumn leaves, spring azaleas and summer fresh greenery. In addition, the Unzen Ropeway also operates from the adjacent Nita Pass Station to Myokendake Station. In addition, there is also a second deck where you can see Mt. Heiseishinzan.
  • Chijiwa Tourist Center
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    Nagasaki Unzen-shi Chijiwacho Hei 160
    This tourism facility also has a large observatory commanding a view of Tachibana Bay, which has even been selected for inclusion in the Japanese 100 Best Scenery list. The facility sells Nagasaki's famous castella cakes and other souvenirs, as well as a wide range of other items, up to and including crafts from across the Kyushu region. There's also a stand which sells the facility's own original and signature Jaga-chan deep-fried potato balls. Meanwhile, a large cafeteria occupying the first and second floors serves a large selection of local dishes such as Nagasaki chanpon and sara udon noodles. This cafeteria has a lot of seating and, with a reservation made at least one day in advance, can even accommodate large tour groups. In the summer, the facility holds a special summer festival as well as nagashi-somen noodle slide events.
  • Mt. Myoken Observatory Park
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    Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Obamachounzen
    This lookout located in Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City is a short walk from Myokendake Station on the Unzen Ropeway. At an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters, you can see the nature in the area of Unzen also called Unzen-Amakusa National Park. In addition, it holds Unzen Nita Pass Premium Night, an event where you can watch the night views of Amakusa and Shimabara.
  • Chijiwa Observatory
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    Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Chidiwachouhei 160
    "This observation facility inside the Chijiwa Tourist Center along the Shimabara Highway is located in Chijiwa-cho hei, Unzen City. You can look out on the scenery interweaving sites such as Tachibana Bay, Chijiwa Beach, and Mt. Unzen Fugen. In addition, it has facilities such as a cafeteria, shop selling specialty goods, and a direct sales store for castella, and sells the original fried Shimabara-grown potato product ""Jagachan."""
  • Shimeiso Spring Garden
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    Nagasaki Pref. Shimabarashi Shinmachi 2-125
    The Shinmachi neighborhood of Shimabara is also called the “City of Swimming Carp.” Some 1,000 tons of water gush out of the Shimeiso House pond daily, and carp swim elegantly in its waters. Come and enjoy watching the carp swimming amidst the transparent waters against the backdrop of the garden’s red pines and maples.
  • Shimabara Mayuyama Road (Nagasaki Prefectural Route 207 Senbongi-Shimabara Port Line)
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    Nagasaki Shimabara Minamisenbongimachi
    The Heisei Shinzan Observation Park is located along the road.
  • Bokujonosatoaduma
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    Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Adumachoukawatokomyou
  • nanamansekizaka
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    Nagasaki Pref. Shimabarashi Nakamachi
  • Dogen Zaka (Sakigakemachi)
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    Nagasaki Shimabara Sakigakemachi
  • kanjinzaka
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    Nagasaki Pref. Shimabarashi Minatomichi 1-chome
  • Hachimansaka (Yahatamachi)
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    Nagasaki Shimabara Yahatamachi

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This hidden corner of the country is rural Japan at its best, where underground activity is to thank for active volcanoes and bubbling natural hot springs along the Shimabara Peninsula as well as the crystal clear waters of the Goto Islands off the west coast. Less well known than Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Nagasaki commemorates its own past at the Nagasaki Peace Park, which sits alongside the charming Meganebashi stone bridge and a mix of religious buildings with beautiful architecture, such as the Zen Buddhist Sofukuji Temple, the Confucian Shrine, and the Oura Christian Church.

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