Shimabara Peninsula Attractions

Edo castle, samurai district, colorful canals

Devastating volcanic eruptions and memorials

Mount Unzen offers hiking, ropeway views, hot springs, and colorful scenery, all atop an active volcano with dramatic history and a smoking peak formed in the 1990s.

Hara Castle offers haunting ruins, sea views, and a story of rebellion. Visit nearby Arima Christian Museum and Hinoe Castle to uncover the region’s dramatic Christian and feudal past.

Arima Christian Heritage Museum shares Japan’s Christian history with powerful displays, rebel artifacts, and stories of faith, struggle, and cultural change on the Shimabara Peninsula.

Hinoe Castle is a peaceful ruin with deep Christian history, mossy remains, and a unique stone staircase made from Buddhist gravestones. A hidden gem from Japan’s feudal past.