It was a crisp day at the end of October when we began our journey to hike to the top of Unzen-san. The night before, me and a pair of British backpackers decided that this mountain would be worth my one extra day in Kyushu. I was on my way to Fukuoka, but after seeing some pictures of this mountain online, deemed it worthy of the detour. So we boarded the first train from Aso to Kumamoto, then by ferry crossed the Ariake Sea. Finally, a bus took us to the trail head. Unzen-san rises from the Shimbara peninsula, dominating the sky line along with its slightly less agreeable sister peak (which was closed due to possible volcanic activity).
- 1 min read
Up on Unzen-san
Climbing in Kyushu
By C. Rio
Community writer
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Find and book quality accommodations for your next trip to Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction
Aichi -
2
Tokyo Takes 2nd Place on Top Coffee Cities List
Food -
3
Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route to Link with Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
News -
4
2-Day Hachijojima Retreat: Recharge Your Mind and Body
Tokyo - Sponsored -
5
Tokyo One of the World's Most Walkable Cities
Transportation -
6
Mount Omuro
Shizuoka -
7
Sapporo Beer Opens New Brewery in Tokyo’s Ebisu
News -
8
Yuranza
Culture - Sponsored -
9
2024 Grand Sumo Tournaments
Culture -
10
Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo
Tokyo - Sponsored
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
3
Hachiko Statue in Shibuya
Tokyo -
4
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
5
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo -
6
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
7
Kanamara Penis Festival
Kanagawa -
8
Guide to Suica Cards
Transportation -
9
Guide to PASMO Cards
Guide -
10
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture