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Have you ever been to a place where active volcanoes are part of everyday life? On the island of Kyushu, each season is different, yet equally beautiful. There are leisure and cultural activities everywhere from the mountains to the sea. Embark on a unique journey filled with surprising and poignant experiences.
Yukemuri Steam Kitchen at Obama Onsen
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01 — Steam cooking experience and cooking at Jokiya
At the "Steam Houses" scattered throughout the alleys of Obama Onsen, you can experience cooking using geothermal steam. Bringing in local ingredients, this cooking method, which involves slowly steaming them with natural steam exceeding 100°C, is a unique example of Obama's traditional way of life. As you listen to the guide's explanations and wait for the food to steam, the time itself becomes a precious moment to understand the rhythm of this land.
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02 — A Guided Walk Through Obama Hot Spring Town
While you wait for your steamed dish, or after your meal, take a walk through the hot spring town of Obama with a geoguide. As you explore the town's landscape, which has been intertwined with the volcano, through steam-filled alleys, public baths, and the Onsen Shrine, you will receive an easy-to-understand explanation of the formation of Mount Unzen and its relationship to Obama Onsen.
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03 — The mechanism behind enjoying it steamed in 105℃ hot spring water.
Why does Obama Onsen boast a high temperature of 105°C? A geoguide will explain the underground magma activity, the structure of the geological layers, and the mechanism of its emergence, while you enjoy dishes steamed using that very heat. It's a unique Obama experience where "knowing" and "tasting" come together.
Obama Geoguide
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The geoguides, who have lived in harmony with this land for many years, offer more than just a brief introduction of facts. They weave together rich stories of how the local people have received, nurtured, and incorporated the blessings of the volcano into their daily lives, all in a light and refined narrative style. Before you know it, you'll be drawn into their world, and you'll find yourself quietly captivated by the charm hidden within this land.
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EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Yukemuri Steam Kitchen at Obama Onsen
Period
Year-round
time
3 hours
Minimum number of participants
2 people
Maximum number of participants
4 people (5 or more people require consultation)
Experience fee
70,000 yen (for up to 4 people)
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Kyushu's three most representative tourist areas
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The distance and elevation difference of each course varies depending on the volcano, so the difficulty level also varies. The Council introduces a wide range of courses, from gentle walking courses for beginners to trekking routes that require more strenuous walking for intermediate and advanced hikers.
The distance and elevation difference of each course varies depending on the volcano, so the difficulty level also varies. The Council introduces a wide range of courses, from gentle walking courses for beginners to trekking routes that require more strenuous walking for intermediate and advanced hikers.
The distance and elevation difference of each course varies depending on the volcano, so the difficulty level also varies. The Council introduces a wide range of courses, from gentle walking courses for beginners to trekking routes that require more strenuous walking for intermediate and advanced hikers.
The distance and elevation difference of each course varies depending on the volcano, so the difficulty level also varies. The Council introduces a wide range of courses, from gentle walking courses for beginners to trekking routes that require more strenuous walking for intermediate and advanced hikers.
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