Nagushiyama Park — Attraction in Sasebo

When the azaleas are blooming and the weather is clear this park is breathtaking. Near 180 degree views from the top. It must have taken decades to plant all the azaleas as they stretch as far as you can see. Good parking. Y500 entrance fee per person is a little expensive for a family. Nice drive up here, too, on very...

Best place for sunset view. Gorgeous. Be there at 6pm to watch. Drive up and park and get out to watch sunset in distance. There is also a small hike on side of mountain if interested in hiking....

Beautiful all year round, but particularly around April when the whole place is covered in a rainbow carpet of azaleas (tsutsuji). The islands in the background are the northern Kujukushima Islands...