[Aso-Kuju National Park]
The scent of Grasslands, the breath of volcanoes. The blessing of the wind and water, connected by people, a land of wonder
The main characteristics of the park include a huge caldera encompassing the five peaks of Mount Aso, along with the Kuju Mountain Range located to the north, and magnificent and gentle grasslands surrounding them.
In the southern part of the park, visitors can admire a series of breathtaking scenery, including the fuming crater of Mount Nakadake, the beautiful cone of Komezuka, the vast grassland of Kusasenri Ga Hama, as well as the caldera in which they are situated.
Around the Kuju Mountain Range, visitors will find various volcanic phenomena scattered throughout the area, creating unique volcanic landscapes. There are numerous highlights, including the vast grasslands of the Kuju and Handa plateaus, as well as the academically valuable wetlands of Tadewara Marsh and Bogatsuru Marsh.
In the northern part of the park, the beautiful shapes of Mount Tsurumi and Mount Yufudake, the sources of hot springs in Beppu and Yufuin, can be appreciated. From the mountain ridges, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view stretching from Beppu Bay to the Yufuin Basin and the Kuju Mountain Range.

[Unzen-Amakusa National Park]
In 1934, Unzen-Amakusa National Park became one of Japan's first national parks. At the time of its designation, it was comprised only of the Unzen area and known as Unzen National Park, however, in 1956 the Amakusa area was added. The park boasts spectacular landscapes, from the steam wafting from Mt. Unzendake to the seascapes of Amakusa, which interweave islands and sea. The Unzen area is comprised of the mountainous region of the Shimabara Peninsula, which consists of the Unzen volcanic group, including Mt. Fugendake. From the many high vantage points, there are excellent panoramic views with the sea stretching into the distance on three sides. The park tells the story of the dynamic origins of the earth and the resulting bounty of the land, and as such, Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark has been established on the Shimabara Peninsula, with the area within the national park as its core. The Amakusa area is an archipelago made up of 120 islands of varying sizes with diverse shorelines and seas inhabited by coral.