Best trails in Unzen-Amakusa National Park
Want to find the best trails in Unzen-Amakusa National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 60 great trails for walking, hiking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Unzen-Amakusa National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 65 to 3,103 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Unzen-Amakusa National Park.
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(70)
•Hard
•5.2 mi
•Est. 4h 3m
Mount Fugen-dake (普賢岳) is a volcano that rises in the central part of the Shimabara Peninsula. You can see the newest and the highest peak of Mount Fugen-dake and Heisei Shinzan up close from this trail. It offers you the beautiful scenery of the mountain which changes from season to season.
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(16)
•Easy
•2.7 mi
•Est. 1h 10m
Unzen Onsen (雲仙温泉)
Unzen Onsen Hot Spring Resort is located in the center of Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture, surrounded by mountains including Mount Unzen. It is Unzen-Amakusa National Park, the first national park in Japan to be designated in 1934.
The hot spring resort area is known for Unzen Jigokudani (Hell Valley), where hot water and white smoke gush out from cracks in the rugged rocks, and a strong smell of sulfur covers the whole area.
Each of the 30 hells in the valley...
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(8)
•Moderate
•7.2 mi
•Est. 4h 0m
高岩山 (Mount Takaiwa)
Departing from the parking near the Bessyo Dam continues the summit of Mount Takaiwa, which is located southwest of Fugen-dake (普賢岳). The route guides you through Hobaru Garden, where you can enjoy about 50,000 Kyushu Azalea at the foot of Mount Takaiwa and offers you stunning landscapes from the summit.
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(5)
•Hard
•3.7 mi
•Est. 3h 18m
Daini Fukikoshi - Mount Unzen Loop (第二吹越 - 雲仙岳ループ)
This is a stunning trail with beautiful views at the peak. Mount Unzen ( 雲仙岳) also known as Unzen-dake is a group of volcanoes in Nagasaki. During the Spring, the slopes of Mount Unzen are filled with pink azaleas. You can also see gorgeous fall colors in the Autumn.
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(2)
•Hard
•3.8 mi
•Est. 2h 27m
Mituiwa Rocks - Mount Eboshi - Mount Nenju (三つ岩 - 烏帽子岳 - 念珠岳)
Hike to the hidden scenic point Mituiwa Rocks via Mount Eboshi and Mount Nenju. Hikers can see gorgeous landscapes of the Shiranui Sea (Yatsushiro Sea), Goshoura islands, and Shishijima Island in the distance from several viewpoints.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Unzen-Amakusa National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Unzen-Amakusa National Park is Mount Fugen-dake, which has a 4.7 star rating from 74 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,427 ft.
What is the longest trail in Unzen-Amakusa National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Unzen-Amakusa National Park is Kankai Alps Trail. This trail is estimated to be 13.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Unzen-Amakusa National Park?
There are 60 trails in Unzen-Amakusa National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 123 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Unzen-Amakusa National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Unzen-Amakusa National Park has you covered. Kankai Alps Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 3,103 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Kinpira - Mount Shiratake - Nagame, which will get you 2,647 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Unzen-Amakusa National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 36 camping trails in Unzen-Amakusa National Park and the most popular is Mount Takaiwa Loop with an average 4.0 star rating from 8 community reviews.