Shimabara Castle Tours

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Visit Shimabara Castle

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Shimabara Travel Guide

Shimabara Castle was made to last! Learn about the history and legends behind this impressive structure.

This fortified complex in Shimabara comes recommended by fellow travelers, so make sure it features on your travel itinerary. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are a lot more places ready for you to discover after Shimabara Castle. Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Mount Unzen, and Unzen Ropeway are close by.

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Hotel Nagasaki

$684

per person

Jan 10 - Jan 11

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Nagasaki (NGS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)

This is an amazing. Way exceed my expectation and the service is great. The staff is also very helpful and go extra steps to help.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Garden Terrace Nagasaki Hotels & Resorts

$813

per person

Jan 10 - Jan 11

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Nagasaki (NGS)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)

Amazing room, club house, views, staff

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

GRAND BASE Nagasaki Ekimae

$685

per person

Jan 10 - Jan 11

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Nagasaki (NGS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)

So much space for the price! Easy check in and check out(QR code). Located just a couple minutes walk from the main road and a few more minutes from the station. Very secure building.

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Popular places to visit

Mount Unzen

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Unzen during your travels in Shimabara. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

This place is located at Unzen of Nagasaki. The hot spring here is a tourist attraction. Scent of sulfur and hot steam is encountered everywhere.

Unzen Jigoku Hell

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Unzen when you take a trip to Unzen Jigoku Hell. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and countryside.

Shimabara Samurai Residences

You can find out about the history of Shimabara when you stop by Shimabara Samurai Residences. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Shimabaraonsen Yutoroginoyu

Enjoy an outing to Shimabaraonsen Yutoroginoyu during your stay in Shimabara. Wander the waterfront and parks while you're in the area.

Shimeiso Spring Water Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Shimeiso Spring Water Garden, a lovely green space in Shimabara. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Nehan-zō

You can learn about the history of Shimabara when you stop by Nehan-zō. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Best Lodging Options Near Shimabara Castle

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Jisco Hotel Obama Onsen

Obamacho Minamihonmachi - 145-2, Unzen, Nagasaki

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

Nest Hotel Kumamoto

4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Amakusa Hotel Kameya

4463-2 Oyanomachinaka, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto

ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO

1-13-1 Kasuga, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

3-1 Karashima-Cho, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

1-20, Kouya Imamachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Ekimae

2-8-10, Kasuga, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI

8-7 Shinshigai Chuo, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

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