Sasebo and Hirado/ Unzen＆Shimabara [Nagasaki]

Q. Where are Sasebo and Hirado located in Nagasaki?

A. They are located in north side of Nagasaki.

Q. How can we get to Hirado from Hakata?

Q. What’s the most famous local food?

A. It’s Sasebo burgers.

Q. What is Hirado special about?

A. Hirado was once the port of call for ships between the Asian mainland and Japan as far back as the Nara Period (710-784).

Q. What are famous festival?

A. In spring Hirado holds the Hirado Thousand Lantern Festival. Said to celebrate the renewal of spring, the festival is held over two days in April. Come see Fumonji Temple illuminated with stone and bamboo lanterns. Each bamboo lantern is hand carved by local artisans.

Q. Are there any places for hiking?

A. Beautiful walk in Kawachi-toge pass.

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Q. What is Unzen famous for?

Q. How can we get to Unzen from Nagasaki?

Q. What are features of Unzen hot spring?

Q. What can we experience at Shimabara Castle?

Q. What is the historical background here Unzen Hells?

sulfurous 硫黄の

gruesome 身震いのする

martyred 殉教