Japan Midokoro / Nagasaki Prefecture / Shimabara / Mount Unzen
Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Mount Unzen
- Nearest stationShimabarakō Station 6.7 km
- DesignationSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty
Mount Unzen (雲仙岳, Unzen-dake; Japanese pronunciation: [ɯ̈́ǹ. d͡zè̞ɴ̀, ɯ̈̀ń. d͡zé̞ǹ. dä̀. kè̞, ɯ̈́ń. d͡zé̞ǹ-]) is an active stratovolcano of several overlapping small, volcanic cones, near the city of Shimabara, Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island. In 1792, the collapse of one of its several lava domes triggered a megatsunami that killed 14,524 people in Japan's worst volcanic-related disaster.
From the Wikipedia article “Mount Unzen” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Mount Unzen. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimabarakō Station, 6.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Wikipedia 40 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Mount Unzen?
- Shimabarakō Station. It is 6.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Mount Unzen a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Unzen Kanko Hotel: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Shimabara Castle: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Blue Barber Shop: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall: Ackeyyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hinoe Castle: Indiana jo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kōjirokūji: Original uploader was ぱちょぴ (Edited by 663highland) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
