
The model course of the Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark
There are many attractions in the Geopark.
At the Geosite, you can encounter the history and the cultural heritage which result from splendid scenery (the topography) and stratum, a hot springs and the earth which nature created.
Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark introduces a model course throuth the Geopark by car.
●Experience the course of evolution from 430 million years ago to the present Shimabara Peninsula.
Exploring the Origins of Shimabara Peninsula
Time required: 225min.
Hayasaki sea shore | Mejima | Futago rock | Kunisaki Peninsula | |||||
30min. | 10min | Visit 15min. | 10min | 10min. | 5min | 15min. | 10min | |
Hayasaki Basalt | ||||||||
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Tanabatake Observatory | Hanabusa Observation Station | Hara Castle Site |
Tatsuishi sea shore | |||||
15min. | 10min | 15min. | 15min | 30min. |
15min | 20min. | ||
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- Exploring the Origins of Shimabara Peninsula
- Retracing the Shimabara Catastrophe
- Hot Springs and Spring- The Entire Course-
- Hot Springs and Spring-Obama Hot Springs Walking Course-
- Hot Springs and Spring-Unzen Hot Springs Walking Course-
- Hot Springs and Spring-Shimabara Hot Springs Walking Course-
- Retracing the Heisei Eruption
- Visit to the Old Battlefield of Samurais of the Middle Ages