Arrive at Nagasaki Airport in the morning and take a car to the town of Unzen, where you can find a spot for lunch. Stop by the Unzen Visitor Center to get an overview of the features of this national park, including its geological origins and the hot springs that proliferate in this area.

In the mid-afternoon, try your hand at making the local snack known as yusenpei wafers at the shop Tootoumiya Honpo, which has an illustrious history of 130 years. The experience of cooking the wafers in traditional metal molds is sure to delight, especially given that these treats are made with hot spring water from Mount Fugendake. After the experience, return to your hotel for dinner. If you're visiting on a Saturday, head to Unzen Suwanoike Visitor Center in the evening. There, observe the night sky through one of Kyushu's largest refracting telescopes, with a 250 mm aperture. (Available every Saturday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.)

In the morning, depart from your hotel and walk to 50th Anniversary Square to join an Unzen Jigoku walking tour. You'll learn about volcanic activity and the benefits it can bring as you observe the steam and heat rising from deep within the earth. Experience the awe inspired by this unique natural environment and learn about how people lived here in the past.

After lunch, enjoy a stroll around Unzen Onsen while learning about the area's history as a summer retreat for foreign residents. Alternatively, do some sightseeing of your own. Local attractions include the Unzen Vidro Museum. This museum's name comes from the Portuguese word for glass, which was popularized during the Edo period. Nagasaki Prefecture has a rich history of glassmaking, and the Vidro Museum thus collects both foreign and Japanese glassware, ceramics, paintings, and more.

Head back to your hotel for a short rest. A popular activity in the evening is the interactive walking tour and performance called Tales of Hot Springs Jigoku, which introduces the local legends associated with the Unzen resort area. This one-of-a-kind, otherworldly experience provides a thrilling endcap to your day of exploration.
*Only held on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
*March–September: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. / October–November: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Walk over to Tabichari Station in the morning to rent an e-bike. Cycle through Unzen's great natural landscapes, visiting sights such as Shirakumo Pond and Hobaru Garden, located away from the hot spring town. Ride to the Nita Pass on your bike and enjoy views of Mount Heisei Shinzan, the highest peak in Nagasaki Prefecture. From there, take the Unzen Ropeway up to the summit of Mount Myoken, where you can enjoy Unzen's rich natural scenery that transforms with the seasons.

Upon your return to Unzen Onsen, have lunch somewhere local and then start packing up. Head back to Nagasaki Airport for your return trip.