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Nagasaki Airport · Pickup / Return
Nagasaki In, Kumamoto Out — Unzen & the Shimabara Ferry
A western Kyushu route with Nagasaki's night view, the Unzen hells and a car ferry to Kumamoto.
- Suggested days
- 4
- Total distance
- 480 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 480 km over 4 days, roughly 120 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Nagasaki Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Nagasaki Airport → Huis Ten Bosch → Nagasaki
Huis Ten Bosch
Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo
Suggested stay: 4 hours
Parking: Paid parking, JPY 800
DAY 2
Nagasaki
Mt. Inasa Night View
Inasamachi, Nagasaki
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free summit parking; busy at night
Glover Garden
Minamiyamate, Nagasaki
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Paid lots nearby
DAY 3
Nagasaki → Unzen → Shimabara
Unzen Jigoku
Obama, Unzen
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Paid parking in the onsen town
DAY 4
Shimabara → ferry → Kumamoto Airport
Shimabara car ferry
Shimokawajiri, Shimabara
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: 30–60 min crossing; arrive 30 min early
Kumamoto Airport
Arrival / Return
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