SEARCH RESULTS Nature and Natural Scenery Search Criteria: 94 Hits 25 - 36
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Peace Park
The Peace Park was founded with the desire for world peace in mind. After the atomic bomb exploded, it was said that grass and trees would not grow on this spot for 75 years. However, this park is ... -
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Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
Nagasaki's penguin aquarium is always a popular attraction, with many types of penguins. Visitors to the aquarium are invited to enjoy seeing the penguins swimming in enormous, glass-walled habitat... -
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Mt. Nabekanmuri
Mt. Nabekanmuri stands at 169m, offering a panoramic view of Nagasaki City. In particular, Nagasaki Port and the International Cruise Ship Terminal can clearly be seen from the spacious observation... -
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Imochiura Church and Lourdes
This church was constructed under the direction of French missionary Father Peroud. Located near the church is the first Lourdes grotto in Japan, which was built in response to Father Peroud’s exho... -
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Remains of Hara Castle, Site of Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion
The Matsukura clan, who gained control of the whole of Shimabara area (including the Arima domain once controlled by the Christian daimyo Harunobu Arima), imposed forced labor and excessive taxes o... -
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Dolphin Watching (from Kazusa)
Approximately 300 wild dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa. The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because it is pos... -
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Kawachi toge Pass
From the top of Kawachi-toge Pass one has a unique panoramic view. To the west are the northern Ninety-Nine Islands, to the north the beginning of the Genkai Sea and further away one can spot Iki I... -
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Tawaraishi Viewpoint
The Tawaraishi Viewpoint is located at the conjunction between National Road 57 and Prefectural Road 132 in the direction of Mount Unzen. From this place it is possible to enjoy a beautiful view of... -
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Ayugaeri Waterfall
Ayugaeri Waterfall is a popular tourist location inside the Unzen-Amakusa National Park. The waterfall gets its name from the local fish Ayu, that have migrated to the nearby the basin for decades.... -
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Hamanokawa Spring
Tucked away from the town's main thoroughfares, peaceful Hamanokawa spring is the source of the water used by Shimabara locals in their day to day lives. The water flows into four pools, each of... -
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Shimabara Yuusuikan
Kanzarashi, small dumplings made of rice flour served soaked in a light syrup with spring water, are a Shimabara specialty. You can eat them at many places in Shimabara, and you can also make them ... -
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To No Sumi Waterfall
According to its abundancy of water and the size of its gorge, To No Sumi Waterfall is considered the biggest waterfall in Nagasaki prefecture. Every year on May 4th, there is a festival that takes...
