Yunxianyue is a volcano located in the central part of the Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture. In a broad sense, it refers to the three peaks of Pu Xian Yue, Guo Jian Yue, and Miao Jian Yue, as well as the five mountains of Ye Yue, Jiu Qian Bu Yue, Ya Yue, Gao Yan Shan, and Ju Li Shan. As a result, it is known as the Three Peaks and Five Peaks Cloud Immortal Mountain.
Nice hike, but be prepared for some climbing.
Nice hike from the top of the ropeway to Mt Fugen-dake, where the active peak of Heisei-Shinzan can be viewed quite closely, The view from the top is also quite nice, and you can take in all of Unzen ...
Memorial Park of Houses Buried by Volcanic Debris Flows
The Memorial Park is located in the urban area of the City of Shimabara, about 1.5 to 2 hours drive east of Nagasaki, Japan. It is one of many volcano related tourist spots that make-up the Unzen Volc...
How to get to Mount Unzen
We traveled to Unzen from Shimabara and stayed overnight. The Shimatetsu Bus to Unzen is the easiest method of travel. It takes approx. 40 minutes, and departs the Shimabara Bus Station. Buses depart ...
An amazing walk to the activ vulcano!
You can get up to the mountain be taking the Ropeway from Nita Pass, or just walk one of the many trails going from Nita pass. Be aware that the ropeway will be closed if there ar a lot of wind. Th...
Not really that impressive
Visited this early this year, it was basically an active volcano, It was a bit creepy thinking it only erupted a few years ago and swallowed up heaps of homes, we visited these homes, which was intere...