Unzen, Nagasaki

Unzen
雲仙市
—  City  —

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Location of Unzen in Nagasaki
Unzen
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Nagasaki
Area
 • Total 206.92 km2 (79.9 sq mi)
Population (January 1, 2009)
 • Total 48,123
 • Density 233/km2 (603.5/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Kousa Dogwood
- Flower Rhododendron kiusianum
Phone number 0957-38-3111
Website City of Unzen

Unzen (雲仙市 Unzen-shi?) is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, located on the northern tip of Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mount Unzen to the south. Unzen city was formed on October 11, 2005 by a merger of the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chidiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama, Mizuho and Obama, all from Minamitakaki District.

Tourism

Obama Onsen is located in Unzen city. The poet Saito Mokichi wrote a verse about the beauty of this hot spring.

References

External links

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