【九州の旅’25⑥】長崎・海辺の絶景と名物ちゃんぽん！九十九島ドローン＆絶景温泉＆島原フェリー旅
ｃLeYon’s Journey Stunning Seaside Views & Famous Champon Touring Japan by Camper Van Travel Memory Notes If you’ve got a moment, please enjoy After savoring a Sasebo Burger, we drive about 10 minutes Now we’re going to soak in Sasebo’s scenery Kujūku-shima Visitor Park 1746 Nozakichō, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1234 We came to see the lovely islands floating on the sea, but the view from this park is already breathtaking The “Kujūku-shima” area was designated Saikai National Park in 1955 In total it’s made up of 208 islands, big and small, including the ones we saw near Kanzaki-bana Park this morning You can’t see the entire Kujūku-shima from here, yet you can still gaze out at more islands than you can count Oh wow! What a gorgeous view A vast sea sprinkled with tiny islands And this is only part of what’s called the “Southern Kujūku-shima” We fully soaked up Sasebo’s magnificent scenery After leaving Kujūku-shima Visitor Park we take a short drive The weather looks good until tonight, so we’re heading for a spectacular open-air bath I’ve had my eye on Nami-no-Yu Akane 19 Marina, Obama-chō, Unzen, Nagasaki 854-0517 We arrived a bit early, so we wait while watching the sunset until our reservation time Right nearby is a steam-cooking facility Unfortunately it was already closed for the day I definitely want to try it next time Gazing at the beautiful sunset, time flies Our reservation time arrives, so we check in and head to the bath Private bath (50 min): ¥3,000 *For 5+ people an extra ¥500 per person This spectacular rotenburo is amazingly located at the end of this breakwater Closed in bad weather Inside, unlocked with the key from reception, signs read “Sky” and “Sea” Today we’re in the “Sky” bath The changing room is here, and beyond it the wash area and tub Let’s take a peek at the view What a view! Here’s what it looks like from the tub An infinity bath where the tub and sea merge A seaside soak while watching the blue moment We relaxed completely After an awesome bath we’re starving We walk along a path with steam rising from the gutters Ajidokoro・Yudokoro Yoshichō 905-32 Kitahonmachi, Obama-chō, Unzen, Nagasaki 854-0514 We step into this restaurant We’ll try the local specialty “Obama Champon” Said to be one of Japan’s three great champon dishes (along with Nagasaki and Hirado) The sara-udon also looks tasty, so we order that too First to arrive is the sara-udon Let’s eat! Delicious The thick seafood-based sauce is packed with toppings The light flavor is wonderful I love the combo of slightly softened crispy noodles and the piping-hot sauce Sara-udon like this is my favorite Let’s pour on the sauce that came with it Worcestershire sauce??? It’s a sauce with richness and sweetness The staff say it’s “sara-udon-only sauce” I’m amazed there’s a dedicated sauce! Discovering local quirks like this is such fun And now the Obama Champon arrives! Loaded with seafood and topped with a hot-spring egg (or raw egg) Plus it features extra-long thick noodles Can’t wait to dig in! Chewy noodles They don’t feel super thick but the chew is spot on The umami-rich soup clings to the noodles—perfect This soup, too, is packed with seafood flavor Next I break the hot-spring egg The creamy yolk changes the taste completely This is great too The soup is light and refreshing—love it Back to the sara-udon once more Both the champon and sara-udon are so loaded with toppings—that’s awesome You can enjoy every bite without getting bored Thanks for the meal! That dinner was totally satisfying! Shio Champon: ¥1,180 Sara-udon: ¥920 Total: ¥2,100 On the way back to the van we pass a lit-up spot Steam is billowing from the steam-cooking facility we saw at dusk After this we drove to a roadside station and called it a day Michi-no-Eki Himawari 6077 Fukaechō Tei, Minamishimabara, Nagasaki 859-1504 Good morning The sky looks a bit ominous today This is Michi-no-Eki Himawari where we spent the night On the same site are many houses buried in earth and sand They were buried by a debris flow from Mt. Fugen that occurred in August 1992 (Heisei 4) The eruptions of Unzen-Fugen-dake also caused massive pyroclastic damage Indeed, the legacy of the Unzen volcanic disaster The entire first floor is buried, showing the scale of the debris flow The magnitude of the damage is clear It was too early to go inside, but some houses are preserved within buildings Walking farther in, we spot a goat! It trotted right up to us, haha Impressive horns yet absolutely cute 💕 “What’s for breakfast today?” “What, you just came to look?” Realizing no food was coming, it wandered off 😭 Shimabara Port Terminal 7-5 Shimokawashiri-machi, Shimabara, Nagasaki 855-0861 We leave Himawari and arrive at Shimabara Port Terminal From here we’ll take a ferry to Kumamoto There are two ferry services across to Kumamoto, and this time we’re using Kyushō Ferry Vehicle (car under 5 m): ¥3,900 Passenger (adult): ¥1,180 Total: ¥5,080 For the Shimabara-to-Kumamoto route there’s also “Kumamoto Ferry (Ocean Arrow)” It costs more but makes the crossing in half the time Kyushō Ferry: ¥5,080, 1 hour Kumamoto Ferry: ¥6,000, 30 minutes Farther north you can also sail from Taira Port to Nagasu Port in Kumamoto on the “Ariake Ferry” That run is about ¥3,400 under the same conditions If the location and crowding suit you, that ferry could be a good option too For now we kill time in the terminal until boarding Handy that they sell lots of souvenirs I wanted to try Shimabara’s guzōni soup this time but alas, not today 😭 I’ll be back to eat it next time! It’s time to board Inside the ship are comfy chairs to sit in Some seats even have tables Great seats for relaxing while gazing out the window We’d set sail before we knew it Kumamon was sitting there Looking out the window all moody, lol We wander back and forth fore and aft, enjoying our first ride on this ferry 🙌 There’s fog, but I can faintly see Kumamoto ahead It only takes an hour, so we arrive in no time The car next to us even had cows aboard, haha After disembarking we head straight toward Ōzu Kakinoha-zushi Honpo (restaurant+café Iroha) 231 Shitamachi, Ōzu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto 869-1225 The entrance is low, so watch your head coming in and out The place is a renovated Edo-era farmhouse from the 1830s, and the interior has a great vibe Today’s target is their kakinoha-zushi Lunch and shaved ice are super popular here too, but today we only have time for the kakinoha-zushi By the way, lunch slots were fully booked for the day 😮 Kakinoha-zushi (8 pieces): ¥1,040 Gotta come back for lunch and shaved ice another time Mind your head on the way out too So that’s it for today. Once again, it was an exciting trip that stirred our hearts, allowing us to fully enjoy the charm of Japan. We look forward to seeing what scenery we’ll encounter next, our hearts filled with anticipation, as the journey continues on and on.
もっと日本を楽しみたくて旅にでました。一緒に楽しんでいただけたら嬉しいです。I embarked on a journey to enjoy more of Japan. I’d be happy if you could enjoy it with me.#絶景スポット#ご当地グルメ#travelvlog#キャンピングカー#旅行#ドライブ#日本#日本旅#キャンピング#美食巡り#絶景探し#秘境訪問#旅好き#文化体験#自然満喫#冒険心#グルメ旅#ドローン#空撮#九州#熊本県#長崎県#佐世保市#九十九島観光公園#雲仙市#波の湯茜#湯処味処よしちょう#小浜ちゃんぽん#南島原市#道の駅ひまわり#島原市#島原港#九商フェリー#柿の葉寿し本舗#JapanRoadTrip#CampervanJapan#JapaneseFoodTour#ScenicJapan#HiddenGemsJapan#TravelJapan#JapanCulture#OutdoorJapan#JapanAdventure#JapanEats#travel#japan#drone#Wondershare Filmoraで作成
