Unzen-Amakusa National Park: A Nature Escape in Kyushu
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Unzen-Amakusa National Park: A Nature Escape in Kyushu

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Volcanic Peaks, Hot Springs, and Hidden Islands Why Unzen-Amakusa Will Captivate You Unzen-Amakusa National Park (雲仙天草国立公園) includes one of Japan’s first designated national park areas (1934) and is famous for its volcanic hot springs, dramatic mountain landscapes, and historic Christian heritage. The park is divided into two distinct areas: Must-See Wonders in Unzen-Amakusa Unzen’s Volcanic…

Volcanic steam rising from Mt. Aso’s crater in Aso-Kuju National Park, a dramatic nature escape in Kyushu, Japan.
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Aso-Kuju National Park: A Nature Escape in Kyushu

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Japan’s Fiery Volcanoes and Rolling Grasslands Why Aso-Kuju Will Ignite Your Sense of Adventure Aso-Kuju National Park (阿蘇くじゅう国立公園) is home to Japan’s largest active volcano, Mt. Aso, and the Kuju Mountain Range, making it one of Japan’s most geologically fascinating parks. The park features vast rolling grasslands, rugged volcanic landscapes, steaming craters, and scenic hot…