Mt. Unzen

Mt. Unzen refers to a collection of eight mountains. There area where Japan's first national park was established, Mt. Unzen is a treasure trove of wild birds and highland plants, and here you can enjoy natural beauty throughout the year. The best time to enjoy the autumn foliage in the area is from late October to early November. The leaves start turning color near the top of the mountain and gradually the change spreads to the plain at its foot. During the peak period, the entire mountain is carpeted in vivid reds and golds, creating picturesque scenery which extends for kilometers.

Spot details

Address: Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Nitida Toge and others Map
Area: Obama / Unzen / Shimabara Area
Phone: 0957733636
Autumn foliage forecast: Late Oct.-Early Nov.
Hours: [Nita Pass] 8:00-18:00 from 11/30 to 8:00-17:00 until 10/31
Closed: Not available
Fees: Free
※ Nita Pass Circle Road is Cooperation money 100 yen (payment is Voluntary)
Parking Lot: Available
Nita Pass Parking Area Cars200spaces, Large-sized vehicles20spaces
Night viewing: Not available
※Available only during Unzen Nita Pass Premium Night event
Public toilets: Available
Variety: komine maple, Honshu maple, siebold maple, hawthorn-leaf maple, dodan-tsutsuji etc.
Note: Inquiries ahead:Unzen no yama information center