Fancy escaping the busy tourist spots and seeing the real Japan? Join our walking tour in Obama, Nagasaki, where you’ll witness local lifestyle, handmade crafts and relaxing hot springs.
About Obama Onsen
Obama Onsen is in Unzen City, Nagasaki. The town is famous for its hot spring water, which gushes out at a scalding 105°C - the hottest in Japan! Packed with minerals, the water is fantastic for your skin, making it feel soft and smooth.
Besides relaxing in hot spring baths with amazing ocean views, you’ll also have the rare chance to taste local delicacies, cooked using natural steam directly from the hot spring. Without a doubt the perfect place to rest, enjoy lush natural surroundings, and try something new.
Aiakane Koubou (アイアカネ工房)
Stroll through the quiet townscape till you reach Aiakane Koubou (アイアカネ工房) - a small workshop in which local artists use plants to make natural dyes. Try your own hand at kusakisome (plant-dyeing), and come to appreciate how the locals live in harmony with nature, water and steam.
With friendly staff to guide you, the tour is ideal for beginners too! Overall, it’s a peaceful and creative way to enjoy local culture and take home a special handmade souvenir.
Join Us!
Come and explore the hidden side of Nagasaki in Obama - where crafts, nature and hot springs all come together. Truly an enjoyable, relaxing and memorable way to experience a Japan like no other!
