Nita pass

Nita pass is one of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery

of Nita Pass in Unzen is magnificent. Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples

and silver frost represent each season of the year.

Azalea in Spring

Autumn leaves

Frost in Winter

The ropeway take you slowly from Nita Pass to Mt. Myoken at a highest of 1300 meters, from the

observation point of Mt. Myoken, you can get a 360 degree panorama view which encompasses

not only the Ariake Sea and Amakusa Island but the smoke the crater Mt.Aso.

General information

Address

Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture

Access

90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city

70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port

30 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city

10 minutes by a vehicle from Unzen Onsen Resort area