Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

This aquarium has seven kinds of penguins out of the eighteen species of it. The so-called "King Penguin Parade" is a particular activity in Nagasaki in winter. It is the first attempt in Japan.
（Activity season: November to March）

"Yuyu-land Kantaku no sato"
Reclamation Land

This is a leisure park where you can enjoy the natural scenery of Isahaya and the history of the reclamation land here. You can visit "Mutsugoro Aquarium", "Reclamation Land Reference Library", “Shoya Mansion", "Bajikoen" (related to horses), "Charinko Square" (bike square), "Fishing Pond", and "Putting Golf Course", etc.

Aino Observatory

The Aino Observatory is stationed at the threshold of Shimabara Peninsula. Here you can view Unzen, Tachibana Bay and Nomozaki Peninsula. Weather permitting, you can see the islands of Amakusa area. There are gas stations, convenience stores, local souvenir shops and restaurants nearby. It is an ideal place to take a break after a long drive.

"Tachibana Jinjya" shrine

The Japanese-Russo War hero (Syuta Tachibana) is enshrined in this shrine. This shrine is known as sights of cherry blossom. Cherry blossom festival is held in April every year. There is a store where it sells local products grown in Shimabara Peninsula.

Chijiwa Beach

This beach is one of the Best One Hundred Natural Scenic Beach Spots (for white sand with green pine trees) in Japan. It stretches for over two kilometers and is shaped like an arch. An ideal sandy beach for swimming.

Chijiwa Tourist Center

This is the best place to view Tachibana Bay and Unzen.
The famous food "Jagachan" (150 yen ) is made of fried potatoes with traditional coating. It is a good snack for traveling by car. There are also restaurants, shops selling local products and noodle stalls selling Somen-nagashi noodles.

Rokubei Teahouse

The teahouse is imbued with Japanese traditional flavor. You can taste local cuisines in a reminiscent atmosphere. "Rokubei" is a type of noodles which is made from sweet potatoes. It was said that when a mighty famine struck the area some 200 years ago, a man called Rokubei invented this noodles, hence the name.

Obama Marine Park

This is a park that is located the center of Obama hot springs resort. You can park your car there for a while and take a break. When the weather is fine, you can see the beautiful sunset here what Mokichi Saito loved.

"Fureai no Mura" Pottery Village

Ever thought of making a piece of pottery by yourself? You can give it a try whether you are a beginner or an expert. The experience will take around two hours, and reservation is required.

Recreational Parking Lot -Mizunashihonjinfukae

Located at the roadside of Kokudo (National highway) No.251 and close to the bank of Mizunashi River. This is the largest rest stop in Japan. There are facilities for study of volcanoes and for entertainment. You can also try local foods here. Stop by and take a break.