Travel by chartered Lucky Taxi around the Shimabara Peninsula and discover a unique hot spring steam cooking experience shaped by volcanic landscapes. Enjoy a full day of hands-on activities and sightseeing that highlight the region’s natural beauty and local food culture.
Options
Private Tour for 1 People
Private tour for group of 2 people (Price per person)
Private tour for group of 3 people (Price per person)
Private tour for group of 4 people (Price per person)
Private tour for group of 5 people (Price per person)
Private tour for group of 6 people (Price per person)
Private tour for group of 7 people (Price per person)
Private tour for group of 8 people (Price per person)
The Highlight
- Enjoy a private ride by standard taxi, Alphard, or jumbo taxi, with hotel or station pick-up and drop-off in Nagasaki City.
- Savor a hot spring steam-cooked lunch using geothermal steam from Obama Onsen, known for Japan’s highest source temperature.
- Start by shopping like a local, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients at neighborhood markets with support from your guide-driver.
- Choose your sightseeing stops on the day, including hidden spots recommended by your guide-driver.
- Take in panoramic views of Tachibana Bay from Chijiwa Observatory, one of Japan’s top scenic viewpoints.
The Experience
Travel in comfort on a private chartered taxi, choosing from a standard taxi, Alphard, or jumbo taxi for a relaxed journey with family or friends. Pick-up and drop-off are provided at hotels in Nagasaki City or at Nagasaki Station, allowing you to start the day smoothly and without stress.
Enjoy a healthy lunch prepared using traditional hot spring steam on the Shimabara Peninsula, an area shaped by active volcanic activity. Cook your meal with natural geothermal steam from Obama Onsen, known for having the highest source temperature in Japan at 105°C, and experience a unique local food culture powered by the earth itself.
The steam cooking experience begins with shopping for ingredients, just like the locals do. Visit neighborhood supermarkets or direct sales depots and select fresh, seasonal produce with support from your guide-driver, adding an authentic local touch to the experience.
Sightseeing during the day is flexible and can be adjusted based on your interests and pace. Your guide-driver will suggest routes and hidden spots that are difficult to reach on your own, offering a personalized journey made possible by a chartered taxi.
Take in sweeping views of Tachibana Bay from Chijiwa Observatory, one of Japan’s Top 100 Landscapes. If time allows, try the observatory’s popular local snack, Jaga-chan, made from potatoes and loved by visitors (available at your own expense).
Vehicle capacity is as follows:
- Standard Taxi: up to 2 passengers
- Large Alphard Taxi: up to 4 passengers
- Large Jumbo Taxi: up to 8 passengers
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 10:00Depart from Hotel / Nagasaki Station ※ You may choose pick-up at a hotel in Nagasaki City (please provide the hotel name on the booking page) or at Nagasaki Station.
- 11:00Purchase local ingredients while having fun & Deep experience of Hot Spring Steam & Enjoy Lunch (Approx. 3 Hours)
- 14:00Unzen/Obama Free Sightseeing (Unzen Jigoku, Obama History Museum, Tachibana Shrine, etc.) (Approx. 2 Hours)
- 16:20Chijiwa Observatory (Approx.. 15 Minutes)
- 17:30Arrival to Hotel / Nagasaki Station
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Minimum Participants: This tour is available for one participant.
- If Alphard vehicles are unavailable, a jumbo taxi may be used even for one participant.
- Pick-up and drop-off available from Nagasaki City hotels, Nagasaki Station, or desired locations in the city center.
- Extension Fees: If you request an extension on the day of the tour, additional charges apply as follows: Standard Taxi ¥2,630 per 30 minutes; Specific Large Taxi ¥3,880 per 30 minutes. Payment is made on site.
- Steam Cooking Notice: Please follow the instructions provided by the facility staff. Take care when opening lids, as hot steam may cause burns.
Important Booking Information
Notes for the Steam Cooking Experience
- Please follow all instructions and guidance provided by the facility staff during the steam cooking experience.
- Take care to avoid injuries or burns while cooking.
- When removing cooked food, especially when opening lids, be extremely cautious of hot steam.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%