Mount Unzen

Mount Unzen is an active stratovolcano of several overlapping small, volcanic cones, near the city of Shimabara, Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Unzen Onsen Shrine and Manmyō-ji Temple.

Unzen Onsen Shrine

Shinto shrine

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Unzen Onsen Shrine is a Shinto shrine.

Manmyō-ji Temple

Buddhist temple

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Manmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimabara.

Shimabara is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 42,181 in 19917 households, and a population density of 510 people per km2. The total area of the city is 170.13 km2.

Mount Unzen

Type: Mountain with an elevation of 1,486 metres
Also known as: “Onzen-dake”, “Onzen-ga-take”, “Unzen Take”, and “Unzen-dake”
Category: landform
Location: Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

32.75° or 32° 45′ north

Longitude

130.28333° or 130° 17′ east

Elevation

1,486 metres (4,875 feet)

Open location code

8Q4GQ72M+28

GeoNames ID

1849251

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