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An exciting and fun way to learn!!Welcome to Gamadasu dome.
From November 1990, our volcano was active for about five years. How did the local people overcome this disaster? The Gamadasu Dome has undergone renovations and reopened in April 2018. Here we hope that you will be able to learn about the wonders of nature, the lessons that we have learned from the disaster, how to prepare yourself in case of a disaster and learn even more about the geopark.
Great Eruption Theater
Experience pyroclastic and debris flows in 4K and high definition.
In addition to the previous contents, “Time Trip to the Past,” which introduces the origins of the Shimabara Peninsula, “That Time,” which explains why people suffered from the disaster on June 3, 1991, when 43 people lost their lives, and “Toward the Future,” which introduces Shimabara’s progress toward recovery, have been added to enhance the contents.
Pyroclastic Flow Path
The fury and speed of the pyroclastic flow will be recreated with newly created images of pyroclastic flows flowing down from the mountains at speeds of 100 km/h, combined with light and other effects.
Trees and cars are blown away in an instant, and houses are burned to the ground by the hot wind that blows in through broken windows.
Projection Mapping on a Diorama of the Heisei Eruption
Projection mapping will be used to show the extent of damage caused by pyroclastic flows and mudslides over the past five years and eruption disasters.
Unzen Skywalk
Unzen and its vicinity, filmed by a drone. Heisei Shinzan, the unique view of the lava dome seen on Mt. Heisei Shinzan, and the former Onokiba Elementary School damaged by a pyroclastic flow, can be seen from the sky as if you were taking a walk in the air, which can only be seen here.
Burnt-out Scenery
A diorama reproduces the situation of the disaster area at the time of the burnout, and displays and introduces actual items such as cameras that were damaged by the fire.
Volcanic Science
Visitors can learn about various volcanoes in Japan and around the world, as well as volcanic science, such as how eruptions, debris flows, and pyroclastic flows work, through a variety of hands-on equipment.
Shimabara Taihen Theatre
In this theatre you can learn about the 1792 eruption which was called the “Shimabara Disaster.”This story is told through a picture-card show shown in the style of Kabuki.
Record of Catastrophic Disaster in Shimabara
The “Shimabara Great Shimabara Disaster” occurred in Shimabara in 1792, a catastrophe that claimed the lives of 15,000 people by an earthquake and tsunami. This exhibition will display a number of illustrations and records from the period and provide a detailed account of the disaster, providing an opportunity to consider disaster prevention today based on lessons learned more than 200 years ago.
Lava Garden
In this area you can see actual lava rocks that were carried down from Mt. Unzen by the pyroclastic flows and landslides. There are also lava rocks that are from Mt. Mayuyama and the Edo period eruption.
The Journey of the Kraffts
The first panel exhibition in Japan of volcanologist Mr. and Mrs. Krafft. The exhibition introduces the couple’s passion for volcanoes, which led them to become pioneers in volcano research, surveying some 180 volcanoes around the world and photographing dangerous lava flows, until their deaths in the 1991 eruption of Mt.
Digital Photo Gallery
Rare volcanic images and photographs taken by Mr. and Mrs. Krafft are made into short movies! Experience the power, fear, and visual beauty of volcanoes in this digital photo exhibition. Discover the fascination of volcanoes reflected by the couple’s activities and their passion for educating people around the world about the risks of volcanoes.
Blessing of a Volcano
Once a volcano erupts, it can cause terrible disasters, but it can also provide us with benefits. Mount Unzen is no exception. With beautiful scenery, a variety of hot springs, and pure spring water, it is a wonderful mountain for locals and tourists alike.
Kid’s Geopark
For kid’s there is a fun way to learn and experience the power and coolness of the Earth and Mt. Unzen.
Adventure Room
Board a state-of-the-art volcano research vessel and embark on a great adventure! The ship will jump out of the GAMAMASU Dome and embark on a spectacular journey through the magma of Fugendake, the volcanic strata, and the Ariake Sea. The projection mapping using the latest 3D technology is so powerful that you will feel as if you are in the middle of the adventure.
Café and Shopping
The people of the Shimabara Peninsula have received many gifts from the land. In order to convey these gifts, the Gamadasu Dome has two main concepts. They are,“the importance of life in the present”and “the warmth of the people.”In these concepts the themes are“life”and “people”and we hope that this helps to convey the “heart”of the Shimabara peninsula to our visitors.
Entrance Fee
| Standard exhibits | Kid’s Geopark | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | JPY1,050 （JPY840） |
JPY400 |
| Middle / high school student | JPY740 （JPY590） |
JPY400 |
| Elementary student | JPY530 （JPY420） |
JPY500 |
| Under elementary school | free | JPY500 |
※Prices in parentheses are for groups of 15 people or more.
※You cannot use the free pass or set ticket in conjunction with another discount.
※Open from 9am to 6pm (last entry 5pm) Open year round* Closed for maintenance in April