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Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)
A haunting abandoned coal mining island off Nagasaki that resembles a battleship, now a UNESCO World Heritage site and tourist attraction.
50 km · about 55 min drive
Nagasaki, Japan · Asia
Minamishimabara sits on the route: 20 minutes from Unzen, 50km from Hashima Island (Gunkanjima).
Minamishimabara is a town located in Nagasaki, Japan. With a population of 42,330, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Minamishimabara sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Minamishimabara to your route.
Minamishimabara (Japanese: 南島原市, Hepburn: Minami-Shimabara-shi) lit. "South Shimabara City" is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 41,028 in 18378 households, and a population density of 240 people per km2. The total area of the city is 170.13 km2 (65.69 sqRead more
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Minamishimabara is located in Nagasaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.6733 latitude, 130.2675 longitude.
Minamishimabara has a population of approximately 42,330 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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A haunting abandoned coal mining island off Nagasaki that resembles a battleship, now a UNESCO World Heritage site and tourist attraction.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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