[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.
Map & Location
Harajō Ruins
Approximately 90 minutes from the "Isahaya" IC on the Nagasaki Expressway.
15 minutes on foot from the Shimabara Bus stop "Harajomai."
Detailed Information
- 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）
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