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Things to do in Shimabara, Nagasaki
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Shimabara Onsen Yutorogi no Yu
Bright barrier-free onsen with free-flowing baths, a medicinal bath, cold bath, and sauna.
Shirahama Beach and Campground
White-sand beach with clear water and a pine campground, chosen among Japan's 100 best beaches.
Maehama Beach
White-sand, green-pine beach for board sailing, with platforms and showers in season. The city's most popular beach.
Kuchinotsu Dolphin Watching
About 300 wild bottlenose dolphins can be watched swimming and jumping year-round in about one hour.
Yutorogi Foot Bath
Foot bath opened November 1, 2004, with 100% free-flowing Shimabara Onsen water, available 24 hours.
Minamishimabara Dolphin Watching
About 200 wild dolphins reside year-round in Hayasaki Strait and are not fed. Two adults minimum to sail.
Eco Park Ronshobaru
Campsite and experience farm in Unzen-Amakusa National Park, with cabins, animals, and activities.
Shimabara Onsen
Seaside castle-town onsen known for Ariake Sea sunrises, with bicarbonate and neutral springs, foot baths, and drinking springs.
Marine Park Arie
Barrier-free artificial beach beside Arie Sports Park; swimming prohibited, with beach sports events.
Shirasu (Lithothamnium) Observation Tour
Rare plant shoal off Hara Castle visible at lowest tides; observation tours are not currently held.
Mount Takaiwa
881m peak south of Unzen Onsen, climbed in 40 minutes to one hour from Hohara Garden.
Mount Mai Fureai Road (8888 Steps)
About 3 km and 8,888 steps from Mount Mai's mid-slope to the 703-meter summit, roughly one hour.
Sengen Park Foot Bath
Free foot bath beside Shimabara Port, using 100% free-flowing Shimabara Onsen, open 24 hours except during cleaning.
Minamishimabara Guide Association Arima no Sato
Local guides introduce Christian historic sites, relics, and town walks in Minamishimabara.
Kazusa Auto Campground
Auto sites only, facing mountain and sea in Minamishimabara. Year-round fishing; a beach nearby in July and August.
Heisei Shinzan Nature Center
Center 2.5 km from Heisei Shinzan's summit to observe vegetation recovery, with plant walks and trekking.
Arie Tawaraishi Nature Sports Park
Sports park with 16 athletic courses, grass skiing, roller skating, and hundreds of cherry trees.
Arie General Sports Park
Park with a multipurpose ground, gateball and tennis courts, a 620-meter jogging course, and a lawn plaza.