Mount Unzen: Location, Volcanic History, and National Park

Mount Unzen sits on the Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. It is a complex volcano with multiple peaks; the highest, Fugen-dake, reaches 1,359 meters (4,459 ft).

The volcano has a history of destructive eruptions, most notably the 1792 event that triggered a tsunami and killed thousands. The surrounding area is designated Unzen-Amakusa National Park, offering scenic landscapes, hiking trails, and hot springs.