The are several buildings and area to walk about. The main castle tower is 5 floors. I don't recall seeing an elevator so if stairs are your enemy I would suggest not coming. The 2 floor is the Christian history and most displays have at...More

Was welcome by the staff playing the flute. This is a beautiful castle with historical knowledge about the castle and is surrounding. Really give me an insight about Shimabara and the Samurai. Can also wear the samurai costumes for picture taking for both adults or...More

There is a 5 floor museum inside the castle filled with samurai artifacts as well as artifacts on Christianity in Nagasaki

Great collection of Hidden Christian artifacts. English pamphlet　was helpful. Had fun putting on the warrior suits, and guides are most willing to take pictures. Bamboo instrument played at the entrance to the castle.

The Shimabara Castle is probably the "must see" attraction in town. It is centrally located, a 10 minute walk from the main railway station (Shimabara Railway Station). Most buses in Shimabara stop near to the castle, and the Shimatetsu Bus Station is a 15 minute...More

Lovely views and gardens. Museum was well done and the enthusiastic staff at the entry dressed in costume a highlight.

I was really looking forward to coming here, and was expecting a furnished castle. The outside lives up to what I expected. The inside was very sparse, some exhibits behind glass windows. Nothing was in English. On the top floor you can go outside to...More