Japan Midokoro / Nagasaki Prefecture / Shimabara / Shimabara Castle
Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture · Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Shimabara Castle
- Nearest stationShimabara Station 0.3 km
- DesignationRegistered Tangible Cultural Property
Shimabara Castle (島原城, Shimabara-jō), also known as Moritake Castle (森岳城, Moritake-jō) and Takaki Castle (高来城, Takaki-jō), is a Japanese castle located in Shimabara, Hizen Province (present day Nagasaki prefecture). This five-story white building stands in stark contrast to the black Kumamoto Castle in neighboring Kumamoto Prefecture.
From the Wikipedia article “Shimabara Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shimabara Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimabara Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Registered Tangible Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Shimabara Castle?
- Shimabara Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Shimabara Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Blue Barber Shop: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall: Ackeyyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mount Unzen: Unknown (Public domain), Unzen Kanko Hotel: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kōjirokūji: Original uploader was ぱちょぴ (Edited by 663highland) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kōjirokūji Nabeshima Family Residence: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0)
