Mount Unzen rises in the center of the peninsula, and Unzen Amakusa National Park, Japan's first national park, Unfolds around it.
Unzen Hot Spring is known as a famous hot spring with a sulfur aroma, and you can enjoy a tour of hell and a walk around the Hot spring resort.
Shimabara Castle, one of the most popular historical sightseeing spots, was built in the Edo period and was the scene of the Shimabara Rebellion, and is now open as a Local History Museum, where you can learn about the history of the Shimabara Domain and Christian culture.
In addition, on Samurai Residence Street, where Samurai residences remain, you can take a leisurely stroll while feeling the atmosphere of the Edo period.
In terms of gourmet food, local cuisine from the Shimabara region of Nagasaki Prefecture, "Guzoni" that can be eaten on New Year and other occasions, and "Shimabara Te-pulled somen," which is characterized by its chewy texture, are popular.
In addition, the Shimabara Peninsula, surrounded by the Ariake Sea and Tachibana Bay, is rich in fresh seafood, and horse mackerel and sea bream caught in the Ariake Sea, as well as Local specialty Japanese tiger prawns, are also exquisite.
The Shimabara Peninsula is an attractive sightseeing spot with abundant Nature, history, Hot Spring, and Gourmet food.
It is a spot that is easy to access, about 40 minutes by car or bus from Nagasaki City.
Why don't you enjoy a trip to touch history and nature on the Shimabara Peninsula?
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