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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 60 min drive
Nagasaki, Japan · Asia
Unzen sits on the route: 20 minutes from Minamishimabara, 50km from Hashima Island (Gunkanjima).
Unzen is a town located in Nagasaki, Japan. With a population of 41,096, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Unzen 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 Unzen to your route.
Unzen-Amakusa National Park (雲仙天草国立公園, Unzen-Amakusa Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park in Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima Prefectures, Japan. Established in 1934, the park derives its name from Mount Unzen, an active volcano at the middle of the Shimabara Peninsula, and the Amakusa islands in the Yatsushiro Sea.Read more
The area is closely connected to the early history of Christianity in Japan, and the park encompasses numerous areas related to Kakure Kirishitan.
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Unzen is located in Nagasaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.7711 latitude, 130.2484 longitude.
Unzen has a population of approximately 41,096 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 60 min drive
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