Local Guide

Yoko Hirakawa
Lovable native Nagasakian

Born and raised in Nagasaki, he is a genuine and lovable Nagasaki native. He loves to talk, and his dialect never stops once he starts. She will answer any questions you may have about local delicacies and hidden gems. On her days off, she and her Staff/staff members go out for a walk around the city with her own "Hirakawa Iroha" program.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen
 Enjoy even if it rains! 5 Sightseeing Spots to Play around in Unzen and Shimabara Area, Nagasaki Prefecture

About an hour and a half drive from Nagasaki Airport, Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen Unzen is located in Unzen Onsen, Nagasaki Prefecture, a hot spring resort in the Unzen-Amakusa National Park, where the air is filled with the rising mounds and steam.
Nagasaki has a unique culture of Wakaoran (Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch), which was born through trade with other countries, and this world view can be felt throughout the hotel. Enjoy an energetic Experience of the power of Unzen Hell and the exotic atmosphere typical of Nagasaki.

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Local Guide FAQ

What spots do you recommend in the Unzen area?

Pine Tail Farm is located in Obama-cho, Unzen.
You can enjoy cheese and pizza made from the milk of the farm at the cafe.
Visitors can also interact with ponies and experience cheese making. Basically, the farm is open on weekends, but since it is a small farm, it is recommended to check the business days on the website.

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Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.

Tachibana Shrine is located in Chijiishi Town, Unzen City.
As the god of happiness and scholarship who protects the nation, the shrine is visited by worshippers not only from the neighborhood but also from all over the prefecture. At the nearby Rokubei Tea House, "Rokubei," noodles made from sweet potatoes, are highly recommended.

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What is your most memorable trip?

I went to Guam with my parents, husband, and three sons on a family vacation. It was my son and husband's first trip abroad and their first experience riding in a submarine. I also remember the very exciting experience of cracking open a coconut in my hand for the first time with a machete-like object.
The sea in Nagasaki is very beautiful and the sandy beach is white and smooth, one of the things I am proud of, but the color of the sea in Guam is also very beautiful and I would like to visit there again.

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What do you do on your days off?

I am looking for an izakaya with a U-shaped counter, participating in extra filming, watching live performances and rakugo, and working on my vegetable garden!

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Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?

It is a novel that you can read in a little gap.

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