Japan Scenic Drive 4K | Shimabara Peninsula, Nagasaki (Tachibana Bay & Nita Pass)

The Shimabara Peninsula is located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. This drive takes you to the heart of the Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki. We'll trace the shores of Tachibana Bay from Minami Kushiyama Terraced Fields Viewpoint and ascend Mt. Unzen, which literally grew after its 1990-1996 eruptions. Its lava dome expanded, increasing the peak's elevation from 1,359 m to 1,483 m in just a few years. While the 1991 pyroclastic flow was a tragic event, claiming 43 lives, today the mountain offers breathtaking views. We’ll drive through the famous Unzen Onsen and reach Nita Pass, offering a unique glimpse into this dynamic landscape of the Shimabara Peninsula and Ariake Bay. Shimabara is also a significant site in Japanese history, particularly in relation to Christianity. The region was a center of early Portuguese Christian missionary activity in the 16th century and later became the stage for the Shimabara Rebellion in the 17th century. The Shimabara Rebellion was a major uprising of peasants, many of whom were Christians. It was a revolt against the harsh oppression and heavy taxes imposed by local feudal lords, particularly the Katsuie Matsukura clan. Almost all of the 37,000 rebels were killed by the shogunate's force. After the rebellion ended, Katsuie was also executed by the shogunate due to his responsibility for the harsh oppression of the peasants. This event, however, led to the Tokugawa shogunate's increased suppression of Christianity and its long period of national isolation. 00:00 Intro 1:05 Minami Kushiyama Terraced Fields Viewpoint to Obama 16:10 Obama to Unzen Hot Spring 35:17 Unzen Jigoku Geothermal Area 36:06 Unzen Hot Spring to Nita Pass Second Viewpoint 46:29 Nita Pass Second Viewpoint to First Viewpoint Parking 50:10 Unzen Ropeway & Viewpoints Date: July 31, 2025 Google Maps route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/THmCg4NQsgcd9... Music: Swans In Flight - Asher Fulero from YouTube Audio Library #雲仙仁田峠循環道路 #仁田峠