SHIMABARA PENINSULA CIRCUIT CYCLING IKOMON(SHIMABARA PENINSULA CIRCUIT CYCLING ROUTE)
A Dynamic Route to Experience the Earth's Bounty
This peninsula, which is shaped like a magatama, is known for the globally-recognized geopark, “Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark.” Unzendake, an active volcano, rises in the center of the peninsula, and this route runs around the base of the volcano for a total length of 106 kilometers. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, this route boasts one breathtaking scene after another, from cars of the Shimabara Railway which runs along the coastline, to views of expansive potato fields. It also offers alluring scenery such as a tunnel of greenery left by the remains of the Obama Railway and a cycling/pedestrian path along the abandoned railroad of Minamishimabara City. On the way home, you can drop by and relax at famous hot spring spots like Obama Onsen, Unzen Onsen, and Shimabara Onsen.
Route map
- Developed section
- Section under development(Please go towards the National Highway side)
