Nature in Kyushu
Kujukushima Islands in Nagasaki-prefecture
Kujukushima Islands, located at the westernmost tip of the Japanese mainland in Kyushu, Sasebo,
Nagasaki-prefecture. There are a picturesque scenic spot consisting of a complex ria coastline
and 208 large and small islands.
There are only four inhabited islands: Kuroshima, Takashima, Maejima, and Todomari Island,
and almost the entire area was designated as the Saikai National Park in 1955.
There is Kujukushima Islands pleasure boat, departing from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort.
Unzen, Nagasaki-prefecture
Beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. The area was the first area to
be designated as a National Park in Japan. Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic
views from top one of the many peaks including Nita-toge Pass or looking up these volcanic
mountains or Fugen, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery. As each season brings a vivid
change to the appearance the face of Unzen you may wish to return again and again to enjoy
the full range of rich variations.
Shimabara Peninsula, in Nagasaki-prefecture
Shimabara Peninsula is located on the east side of Nagasaki-prefecture.
The peninsula is surrounded by three calm seas and has magnificent nature.
There is a unique landscape created by volcanoes located in the center of
the Peninsula.