[Cherry Blossoms - Blooming] Harajō Ruins
A famous cherry blossom spot where you can feel history.
A beautiful castle also known as "Higurajō." In 1637, 37,000 citizens from Shimabara and Amakusa, led by Amakusa Shirō Takanori, barricaded themselves here during the famous "Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion." Currently, a statue of Amakusa Shirō, created by sculptor Seibō Kitamura from Minamishimabara, stands in the main keep as an offering of prayer. In July 2018, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region." It's also a cherry blossom spot where you can relax and enjoy viewing the flowers while feeling the sea breeze.
Harajō Ruins
Approximately 90 minutes from the "Isahaya" IC on the Nagasaki Expressway.
15 minutes on foot from the Shimabara Bus stop "Harajomai."
- Date & Time
- Late Mar～Early Apr
- Note
- The blooming period may vary depending on the climate.
- Venue
- Harajō Ruins
- Address
- Otsu, Minamiarima Town, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- parking
- Next to "Harajō Onsen Masago," Oteguchi parking lot.
- Access
- Approximately 90 minutes from the "Isahaya" IC on the Nagasaki Expressway.
- Access (Public)
- 15 minutes on foot from the Shimabara Bus stop "Harajomai."
- Contact
- 0957-73-6632 （Minamishimabara City Regional Promotion Department Tourism Promotion Division）
