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Shimabara Castle & Christian Rebellion Site

Publié le: 4 août 2026
Mis à jour le: 4 août 2026
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Shimabara Castle & Christian Rebellion Site — representative image, not a photograph of this location

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Shimabara Castle (1625) stands on the site of the Shimabara Rebellion (1637–1638) — the largest armed uprising in Edo-period Japan, when 37,000 Christian peasants and masterless samurai revolted against oppressive taxation and religious persecution. The rebellion was crushed after a 3-month siege; all defenders were executed. The castle was rebuilt as a symbol of Tokugawa authority.

The five-story keep contains a museum covering both the rebellion and the castle's later role as administrative center. The most haunting exhibit: Christian artifacts recovered from mass graves, including rosaries, crosses, and children's toys.

Informations essentielles

Horaires d'ouverture

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Fermé: Open year-round

Tarif d'entrée

¥540 adults

Meilleure saison

Year-round | Spring for cherry blossoms in the castle grounds | Combine with Hara Castle ruins (12 km south) and spring water carp streets for a full Shimabara day

Durée de visite

45–60 minutes (castle museum + grounds)

Comment s'y rendre

Informations d'accès

1-1183-1 Jonai, Shimabara City. 5-minute walk from Shimabara Station. Hours: 9:00–17:30. Admission: ¥540.

Guide d'initié

Premium
**Hara Castle ruins:** The actual rebellion site was Hara Castle, 12km south (now ruins, free access). The stone foundations and earthworks remain on a coastal headland — walking the perimeter (1 hour) clarifies the siege dynamics. A monument marks the mass grave where 37,000 were buried. **Spring water town walk:** Shimabara's streets flow with spring water from Mt. Unzen — 60+ stone channels (塀越水路) run through the samurai district, once used for drinking and rice washing. The 1km walking circuit passes 8 historic samurai houses with original water channels.

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