2025 Isahaya Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

The Shimabara Railway is a local railway connecting Isahaya City and Shimabara City in Nagasaki Prefecture, spanning approximately 43 kilometers. Known for its unique yellow trains and beautiful scenery along the route, it is a beloved mode of transportation for both locals and tourists. The Shimabara Railway is not just a means of transport but also a sightseeing route rich in history and culture. The yellow trains of the Shimabara Railway are particularly appealing to children. These trains have bright exteriors and playful interior designs that make the ride exciting and enjoyable for kids. Additionally, the railway line offers beautiful natural scenery and sightings of adorable animals, ensuring that children never feel bored during the journey. The railway company also occasionally organizes various parent-child activities and special trains, such as Christmas trains and Halloween trains, adding to the fun of the ride. Children are always thrilled to see the yellow trains and eagerly pose for photos with them. There are many attractions and photo spots worth visiting along the Shimabara Railway line. Starting from Isahaya Station, you can visit Isahaya Park, which features beautiful flowers and a tranquil lake, making it a great place to relax. Moving forward, near Aino Station, you can visit Aino Park, which is especially enchanting during the cherry blossom season and is an excellent spot for photography. Continuing further, you can reach the Ariake Coast, where the sea view is spectacular, especially at sunset when the golden sunlight reflects on the sea, creating a picturesque scene. Finally, arriving at Shimabara Station, you can visit Shimabara Castle, a historic castle with magnificent architecture and rich historical exhibits that captivate visitors.

#NagasakiTrip ⛩ Hisayama Toshi Shrine ⛩ Hisayama Inari Shrine 🗾2275-2 Hisayama-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture A shrine with wonderful goshuin stamps. Here, There is a railroad crossing between the first and second torii gates. I passed by a lot that day🚃🚋💭 The parking lot was just before the first torii gate.

#NagasakiTrip Mankon Matsuyama Tenyuji Temple 🗾 1116 Nishikojicho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture It's the family temple of the Isahaya family, located very close to Isahaya Park. It's a Soto Zen temple. There are red Nio statues on both sides of the mountain gate. The ginkgo leaves in the temple grounds are said to be beautiful in autumn🍁 I'd like to go again in the fall.

#NagasakiTrip ⛩ Takajo Shrine Takajo-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture This shrine is adjacent to the ruins of Isahaya Castle (Isahaya Park). It is said to be a shrine that is affectionately known to locals as Shinmiya-san. There is a bridge called Meganebashi Bridge nearby, but I didn't have enough time to go there, so I would like to go again.

#NagasakiTrip ⛩Isahaya Shrine 1-12 Utsumachi, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture Isahaya Shrine, the guardian of Kyushu⛩ There is a camphor tree designated as a natural monument, and the sacred large camphor tree is said to be a power spot. The stepping stones of the Honmyo River are said to actually serve as the feet of local citizens.

Kusabuki is located in Moriyama-cho, Isahaya City. The restaurant has a traditional thatched roof. The interior is also traditional, with thick wooden pillars. There are table seats and tatami rooms. The restaurant mainly serves udon and soba, but my personal recommendation is the set beef bowl or eel bowl. You can choose a combination of soba beef or udon eel. This is the best. I ordered the beef bowl set with stewed udon with plenty of vegetables, called Kusabuki udon, and udon beef. The beef bowl has a sweet flavor unique to Kyushu. The stewed udon has a calming taste, with the flavor permeating both the vegetables and the udon. The balance is simply perfect, and you are guaranteed to be satisfied after eating. Public transportation is not very convenient, so you will have to access the restaurant by car, but the food and the atmosphere make it worth visiting. It is recommended to come early as they may sell out on holiday afternoons. #NagasakiTrip #NagasakiGourmet

🌅🚆 Start your beautiful morning with an elegant railway journey ☀️ Board the "Twin Stars 4047" train on its morning route—from Takeo Onsen to Nagasaki Join us aboard the graceful "Twin Stars 4047" sightseeing train and embark on a journey to explore the charm, cuisine, and culture of Western Kyushu! 💛 On this route, you can enjoy and experience the following highlights: 📍 HAMA BAR at Hizen-Hama Station The first stop along the route is Kashima City, renowned for its sake brewing. Don’t forget to visit HAMA BAR located within the station building at Hizen-Hama Station. Here, you can savor a variety of local sake, along with a selection of snacks and souvenirs—perfect for enjoying while admiring the scenery onboard! 🍶🧀 🌊 The Ariake Sea outside the train window As the train travels along the route, you can marvel at the magnificent view of the Ariake Sea, known for having Japan’s largest tidal range. The scenery is truly refreshing. 📸 Seaside photography spot at Konagai Station When the train stops at Konagai Station, the platform is right next to the ocean! On clear days, you can even catch a glimpse of Mount Unzen in the distance. Don’t miss the chance to take stunning photos with this natural wonder!

This time I will introduce a cafe in Nagasaki! This cafe has delicious gateau chocolat, and the rich chocolate was very tasty! It is open from morning to night, so it is also great to use as a cafe in the evening! The atmosphere of the shop is also cute and nice! Please be sure to visit it when you go to Nagasaki! BASE cafe 2-1 AEREAST 1F, Sakaemachi, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 854-0013 Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 #0 yen trip

#Shiraki-mine 🏔️ Shiraki-mine (白木峰) – Mountain Peak • Location: Straddles the border between southern Toyama and northern Gifu Prefectures. • Elevation: 1,596 meters (5,236 feet).  • Significance: It’s the highest peak in the local mountain range, offering panoramic views of Toyama and Takayama cities on clear days. • Access: While there was previously a parking lot near the summit, recent landslides have closed the access road. Hikers now need to trek from lower elevations. • Features: The area includes a campground and a cultural hall or museum detailing the surrounding nature. ⸻ 🌸 Shirakimine Plateau (白木峰高原) – Scenic Plateau • Location: Situated in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, at the southern foot of Mt. Gohara (1,057 meters). • Elevation: Approximately 330 meters. • Highlights: • Spring: Around 100,000 rape blossoms and cherry blossoms bloom, creating a vibrant landscape. • Autumn: Approximately 200,000 cosmos flowers cover the plateau, attracting numerous visitors. • Activities: The plateau is popular for flower viewing, photography, and enjoying panoramic views of Isahaya City and the Ariake Sea. • Access: About a 20-minute drive north from central Isahaya City.

This time, I will introduce a cafe in Nagasaki that serves delicious pancakes. This time, I ordered souffle pancakes and a drink, and the pancakes were fluffy and just the right amount of sweet, so they were very delicious. They have a wide variety of drinks, and the interior is very nice with relaxing chairs. Please go and check it out! 📍Cafe Lux Isahaya Store Address: 1369-1 Hisayama-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 854-0066 Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 #Spring 0 yen trip

These icing cookies that faithfully reproduce the fruit bus stop pattern are too cute! Sweets House CoCoLo Kokoro Recommended as a souvenir from Isahaya! Fruit bus stop cookies 2 pieces 230 yen Cookies that won the Excellence Award in the Professional Division of the Fruit Bus Stop Sweets Contest 🍈 Plain butter cookies decorated with icing with each fruit! The bus stop pattern is said to be handwritten one by one 84-1 Mizonokuchi, Takaki-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture 10:00-19:00 Closed: Wednesdays #0 yen trip February 2025 # fruit bus stop # Isahaya # Nagasaki # Nagasaki trip # Nagasaki sightseeing

🏖️Environment/Facilities:Snow and Cold 🗓️Travel Planning: If anyone wants to experience snow and wants to try Nagasaki, I recommend coming in January-March. January-March is the snow season, while in March, the cherry blossoms bloom, which is very beautiful.

Shirakimine Plateau in Nagasaki Prefecture is popular for its spectacular flower scenery with the Ariake Sea and Mount Unzen in the background. In spring, you can see cherry blossoms and 100,000 rape blossoms, and in autumn, about 200,000 cosmos flowers. [Photo 2] 6:12 AM We arrived just before sunrise. The sun hasn't come out yet, but the scenery is already spectacular! By the way, in spring, the cosmos change to rape blossoms, and cherry blossoms bloom on the trees to the right. Many people try to time it to catch the sunrise, so at this point the photo spot (the promenade along the cosmos, where you can get a panoramic view from the top of the hill) was quite full of people. [Photo 3] 6:32 AM Just after sunrise! Everyone starts taking pictures at the same time. [Photo 4] We went to the bottom of the hill and turned around to take a picture in the direction of where photos 1-3 were taken. [Photos 5-7] Colorful cosmos flowers were in bloom. [Photo 8] When I went in 2021, the cosmos had already passed their peak season, but the view lit up by the morning sun was still amazing. #tripdomestictravel

📌 🇯🇵 Japan / Nagasaki . ⁡ A fruit-shaped bus stop in Nagasaki Nagasaki Prefecture. ⁡ The fruits that suddenly appear on the side of the road in the Konagai area of ​​National Route 207 are "Fruit Bus Stops" ⁡ 🍈🍓🍊🍉🍅🚏 ⁡ There are 16 fruit bus stops of five different kinds: melon, strawberry, mandarin orange, watermelon, and tomato, and they are mainly located along the national highway. The road where the fruit bus stops are located is nicknamed "Tokimeki Fruit Bus Stop Street" 🌈 ⁡ It was built as the gateway to Nagasaki Prefecture to soothe the hearts of visitors 😳 ⁡ You can also find results by searching for "fruit bus stops" on the map 🥳✨ My favorite is the melons along the coast ☺️🍈🌅 ⁡ . #nagasaki #Nagasaki #Nagasaki Prefecture #Fruit Bus Stop #Tokimeki Fruit Bus Stop Street #fruitsbusstop #tripDomestic travel

🚏🍓✨A shot of your trip at the Strawberry Bus Stop in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture! This cute bus stop is a unique photo spot that represents Nagasaki. It is located near Sazanka Kogen Park and can be enjoyed along with the natural scenery. The cute strawberry shape makes you feel like you've entered a fairy tale world. You'll want to take photos while waiting for the bus🍓🚍 Be sure to add Nagasaki's hidden attraction, the Strawberry Bus Stop, to your next travel destination! ✨How about visiting some unique spots that will be memorable for your trip? Hashtags #NagasakiTrip #StrawberryBusStop #SazankaKogenPark #IsahayaTourism #Japan'sBeautifulViews #PhotoSpotTour #WantToConnectWithTravelLovers #PhotogenicSpot #JapanTrip #HiddenJapan #BusStopTour #StrawberryPhoto #RelaxedTrip

A lovely view from Nagasaki island So peaceful Getting There - Nagasaki Attractions - Nagasaki ilozima Hotels - where there is onsen Food & Restaurants - Indian restaurant Dilu Isahaya Shopping - Nagasaki cocowalk

Fruit bus stop street in Nagasaki prefecture!!! It was a place where the bus stops were fruit?! I happened to find it on Instagram when I was looking for places to go in Nagasaki prefecture, so I went for a drive there✨ There are about 20 bus stops here, and it seems there are 6 types of fruit. (Apparently there are 2 types of orange) I was able to visit the first 5 places, so I'm happy! 🙆♀️ After that, I went to Unzen-Fugen-dake🚗💨 It's very cute and Instagram-worthy, and it's on the seaside, so the scenery is great and it's the best. Please come🎶🎶🎶 Rent a car near Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown and you'll arrive in just over an hour! The townscape on the way there is also nice👍👍 📍Location: Konagai-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Miyabi Hotel, located in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is surrounded by mountains and forests. It has good air, comfortable weather, beautiful environment, quiet but warm and clean. It is an excellent place to stay. 👍🏻 Although the hotel is located in the mountains, there is a convenience store within a 1-minute drive and a large local supermarket within 5 minutes. There is also a Wagyu specialty store next to the hotel, which is very suitable for people like me who come here to travel at a slow pace. The hotel has a public kitchen and free barbecue utensils. You can buy some ingredients in the supermarket and some cost-effective wagyu beef. In the evening, you can sit in the yard of your room with your family to barbecue and drink some wine. It is so enjoyable☺️ If you don't want to cook by yourself and want to eat in the room or in the beautiful courtyard of the hotel, the hotel also provides breakfast and dinner ordering services. You need to inform the front desk the night before for breakfast, and it can be delivered to the designated location at the time you want. The food is delicious and not expensive. In addition to the staple food, the set meal also has soup, side dishes and fruits, which is very rich. The hotel staff are very nice! The attitude and service are first-class. There are also staff who can speak English and Chinese. There is no barrier to communication. They also recommended many surrounding attractions to us. As a tourist, I also feel very friendly💖 If you have been to big cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, etc., and want to experience the slower pace of life in Japan and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Japan by self-driving, then Miyabi in Nagasaki will definitely satisfy you! Hotel: Miyabi #日本旅行 #九州自驾游 #旅行 #日本好去 #家庭旅游

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"Raku-yaki eel" is finished by steaming the whole dish. It's unique and doesn't belong to any other grilling method! We recommend Kitamikado, a long-established restaurant since the beginning of the Meiji era. This is a delicious layering. The freshly cut eel is grilled and steamed all at once, so it's soft but crispy on the tongue, which is great😋 It's also refreshing when you open the lid and it feels hot🔥✨ The eel is small, so you can eat 5 or 6 pieces in one go. Even if you eat 5 pieces, it's only 3,550 yen⭐️ The miso-based liver soup is also unique✨ 4-3 Hattencho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture Opening hours 11:00-20:30 Closed on Mondays Thursdays open until 15:00 Open all day♪ Tatami rooms available. Children welcome 👶 #Unagi Kappo Kitamikado #Isahaya #Nagasaki #Nagasaki gourmet #Raku-yaki eel #Isahaya lunch #Nagasaki lunch #0 yen trip

Nagasaki has an area where bus stop waiting areas are shaped like fruits or vegetables, which is rare even in Japan! It is a prefectural bus stop located on the east side of Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, along National Route 207. There are multiple bus stops for melons, mandarins, strawberries, watermelons, and tomatoes in the orange marker area on the map in the image. The bus stops facing the sea like the melon and mandarin in the image are "Izaki" for melons and "Amidazaki" for mandarins. If you are sightseeing in Nagasaki or Saga, please take a drive around here! As shown on the map, it is 1 hour from Nagasaki Airport and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Saga Airport. ◼️Spots to visit from each direction If you are going by car from Nagasaki and Saga, please also stop by the following spots! [From Nagasaki]・Daisanhigashi (Daisanto) StationAn emotional and striking station facing the sea🚉 Decorated with yellow handkerchiefs, it has been used as a location for various filmings.It is not on the main route, but if you walk a little further, you can drop in on the way too📍135-2 Daisanhigashi Hei, Ariake-cho, Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture[From Saga]・The underwater torii gate of Ouo ShrineA spot where, when the sea is high, it looks like a torii gate standing on the water⛩️There are three torii gates lined up, and when the tide is low, you can walk all the way to the back! It's on the way from Saga, so be sure to stop by and visit it on a drive when sightseeing in Nagasaki or Saga😊 ~ ...

Fruit bus stops you'll want to visit in spring This time, we'll introduce you to some super cute bus stops. Many of you have probably seen the super popular fruit bus stops on social media at least once. In addition to melons and strawberries, there are plenty of other cute fruits ♡ There are 16 fruit stands of 5 different kinds. 📍National Route 207, Konagai-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture Why don't you all go and enter the fairy tale world? ! ? ? ! ⚠️There is a parking lot nearby, so be sure not to park on the street when taking photos! ! ! ! It's super cute to include flowers at a low angle from the flower bed in the foreground, so it's a recommended way to take photos! ! ! ! Please try it. The underwater torii gate of Oo-Uo Shrine in Saga Prefecture is also nearby, so it's recommended to take photos of them together♪ #FreeHongKongAirTicket

The Sazanka Plateau is a special place that attracts visitors mainly during the spring season. Cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers decorate the vast grounds, creating a beautiful landscape. Cherry blossoms are traditional Japanese flowers that attract people with their beauty and transience. Rape blossoms create bright yellow flower fields, a bright sight that heralds the arrival of spring. You can relax and enjoy nature by taking a walk, picnicking, or taking photos. In addition, events and festivals are held depending on the season, allowing you to experience local culture and traditions. When visiting, it is recommended to check the peak blooming period of cherry blossoms and the best viewing time of rape blossoms and choose the best time. It is a place where beautiful natural scenery and seasonal flowers are in harmony, and you can spend a soothing time. While enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms and rape blossoms, you will be able to appreciate the blessings of nature and refresh your mind and body. The Sports Slider is the best. A thrilling machine that makes you feel refreshed as you slide down a 400m course on a specially made sled. Price is 310 yen for adults. 📍286-7 Totake, Konagai-cho, Isahaya-shi, Nagasaki #FreeHongKongAirTickets #CamelliaPlateau #NagasakiTourism #NagasakiTrip #CherryBlossoms #RapeBlossoms

Nagasaki trip♡Sazanka Plateau Herb Garden💐 Enjoyed free admission for a limited time 🏰The castle-like exterior makes you feel like you're traveling abroad♡ There was no one there so you could take as many photos as you like You can also enjoy lunch at the herb gardenNagasaki specialty Turkish rice ¥1100Picnic lunch ¥1200 Fruit bus stop🚏🍈There was also balloon art Sazanka Plateau🍓The fruit bus stop is also nearby, so it's recommended 2867-7 Totake, Konagai-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture10:00-17:30Closed every Tuesday, closed the next day if it is a public holiday #Sazanka Plateau Herb Garden #Nagasaki #Nagasaki trip #Nagasaki sightseeing #Nagasaki gourmet #Nagasaki Prefecture #Nagasaki stroll #Fruit bus stop #Isahaya #Isahaya gourmet #Isahaya lunch #Nagasaki lunch

Nagasaki trip♡ The super cute fruit bus stop🍓🍈 The fruit bus stop is located on the side of the road in Konagai area on the way from Isahaya city to Saga on National Route 207 in Konagai-cho, Isahaya city, Nagasaki prefecture. There are 15 buses with 5 different kinds of fruit such as strawberries, melons, and mandarin oranges🍊🍅 I recommend Izaki bus stop, where you can take photos of melons and strawberries lined up! There is a free parking lot nearby, so I was able to park my car and take photos The most popular melon fruit bus stop It was photogenic with the Ariake Sea and blue sky in the background #fruitbusstop #nagasaki #nagasakitrip #nagasakisightseeing #nagasakitrip #trip #melonbusstop #photogenicspot #photogenicspot #recommendedspot

The first time I entered a professional football league in Japan, although it was J2, but both teams had been in J1, so it was worth watching. The Japanese fans were very enthusiastic and the atmosphere outside the field was very high. Although there was a draw, there were two goals to watch, and "Shimizu Heartbeat" also had the World Cup national team goalkeeper - Shuichi Konda. #Japan Professional Football League #J2 #Nagasaki Success Pills #Shizuoka Shimizu Heartbeat

Isahaya City/ Lihua ☑︎ Superior sara udon, thick noodles ☑︎ Sweet and sour pork Be careful of parking. It's especially common to line up during lunch hours, so we recommend that you go with plenty of time. 📍1-26 Tenma-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture #Drive #Saga sightseeing #Nagasaki sightseeing #Day trip #Day trip drive #Food trip #Saga drive #Nagasaki drive #Kyushu trip #Trip #Kyushu #Kyushu drive #Isahaya #Lihua #Sara udon #Thick noodle sara udon #Nagasaki gourmet #Isahaya gourmet #Isahaya lunch #Chinese food #Chinese lunch #Lunch #Lunch

* [450km day trip from Saga to Nagasaki] Fruit bus stop🚏 A super cute bus stop that is a popular photo spot🥰 It's winter so the surroundings are lonely but it's still cute♡ 📍 Route 207, Konagai-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture #Drive #Saga sightseeing #Nagasaki sightseeing #Day trip #Day drive #Food trip #Fruit bus stop #Bus stop #Saga drive #Nagasaki drive #Mikan #Strawberry #Mikan bus stop #Strawberry bus stop #Kyushu trip #Travel #Kyushu #Kyushu drive #Drive spot #Photo spot