雲仙温泉の四季／Four seasons of Unzen Onsen,Nagasaki,Japan

雲仙温泉は、長崎県南部、島原半島の中心に位置し、701年に僧行基が開山した「温泉山（うんぜんさん）」にはじまり、明治時代からは外国人避暑地として栄え、昭和9年には日本で最初の国立公園として指定された歴史ある温泉地。標高700ｍの雲仙温泉は、四季折々に表情を豊かに変化させるとても美しい温泉街です。
春は、ピンク色の可愛い「ミヤマキリシマ」、夏は涼しい気候と新緑に映える「ヤマボウシ」、秋は燃えるように鮮やかな「紅葉の海」、そして冬は大自然が創り出す冬の芸術「霧氷」。
生きる火山・雲仙普賢岳の恵み「雲仙地獄」と上質な硫黄泉とともに、雲仙温泉をご堪能下さい。

【Unzen: History, Adventure, and Natural Wonders】
Come to Unzen, one of Japan’s first and finest national parks. Stroll around the bubbling, boiling acres of volcanic activity that have long been referred to by the local people as jigoku, or “hells.” Trek to the top of several nearby peaks,with routes ranging from family-friendly strolls and picnic spots to intermediate full-day climbs of rocky summits. Soak your cares away in the “hell”-heated hot spring baths found in quaint public spas and local hotels,believed to have health benefits and relaxing properties in their mineral makeup.
Come to Unzen, a destination of natural beauty year-round, from the azalea-blanketed slopes in full spring bloom to the rare winter phenomenon of rime ice that glitters diamond-like on the branches of the mountain forests. Explore this UNESCO Global Geopark, centered around a volcano that has been active for half a million years.
Come to Unzen, where you will discover a history dating back to the introduction of Buddhism some 1,300 years ago.
Trace footsteps of Meiji-era Westerners, who would travel from Nagasaki and Shanghai to use the town of Unzen Onsen and its surroundings as a cool highland getaway from the oppressive summer heat of the cities.
Come to Unzen and spend some quality time in one of Kyushu’s most wonderful natural playgrounds.