Shimabara Castle
In addition to the existing castle tower (a local folklore museum with Christian historical materials and a 5th floor observatory) and Seibo Memorial Hall (exhibiting works by Seibo Kitamura, a master of the Japanese sculpture world), a new Sightseeing Revival Hall has been established to show all about the eruptive activities of Mount Unzen. The castle's ume (plum) garden is at its best in February. Shimabara Castle has been the residence of four clans for a total of 19 generations of feudal lords over the 250 years since its construction. The castle tower was restored in 1964 as a landmark of Shimabara. The castle tower and other buildings are used as an archives, and the historical materials related to Christian culture and the Shimabara Rebellion are a must-see!
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The stonewalls that remain solid even after 400 years of construction are a feature of the castle, and the view is worthy of the name of one of the 100 best castles in Japan. The view of Shimabara Castle from the ruins of the Otemon Gate is particularly spectacular and has attracted many photographers. From the observatory of the castle tower, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree view of the historic city of Shimabara. Visitors can also try their hand at cosplay, transforming into a ninja or an armored samurai inside the castle.
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- Phone Number
- 0957-62-4766
- Business Hours
- 9:00 ～ 17:30
- Holidays
- No holidays
- Access
- ●10 min. walk from Shimabara Railway Shimabara Station ●60 min. drive from Isahaya Interchange on Nagasaki Expressway