A popular scenic and hot spring resort area with Mount Unzen situated at the center located in the southeastern part of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
The Shimabara Peninsula is located in the southeastern
part of Nagasaki prefecture which is popular among
travelers as a hot spring area and hiking destination.
Mount Unzen sits at the center of the peninsula as an
active volcano, which recently erupted in the 1990s,
destroying some of the outskirt areas of Shimabara City
along with several people killed during this tragic natural
disaster. Despite the deadly reputation of Mount Unzen, a
relaxing hot spring resort area, along with the Unzen
Amakusa National Park offer a combination of
sightseeing and relaxation for travelers to enjoy in Japan.
The famous Shimabara Rebellion during the Edo Period,
involving many Christians fighting against the Tokugawa
Shogunate mainly for religious and various political
reasons also took place at Shimabara Peninsula. Some
of the popular tourist areas aside from Mount Unzen are
the Disaster Museum, Shimabara Castle and the Hara
Castle Ruins.
The Disaster Museum was built to commemorate the
volcano's eruption and disaster. Visitors can learn about
how volcanos work and tour the museum filled with
model displays and immersive films. While at Shimabara
Castle, travelers can explore this rebuilt Edo period
castle filled with Christian artifacts, weapons and armor.
The ruins of the Hara Castle provide a look into the past,
a once grand area destroyed by warfare during the Edo
period.
Kyushu | Nagasaki | Shimabara Peninsula
Unzen Onsen
A famous hot spring area located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan known for the Unzen Hells and scenery.
Kyushu | Nagasaki | Shimabara Peninsula
Shimabara Castle
A reconstructed castle with a deep history and association with the Shimabara Rebellion located in current day Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Kyushu | Nagasaki | Shimabara Peninsula
Mount Unzen
A scenic and hot spring resort area located at the center of the Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.