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The castle tower functions as a museum exhibiting Christian historical materials, local history materials, and folklore materials. The facility houses Christian historical materials on the first floor, local historical materials on the second floor, folk historical materials on the third floor, and the castle tower and observation deck on the fifth floor.
From the observation deck on the top floor, you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the Ariake Sea and the surrounding mountains. The nighttime illumination is also a major attraction.
If you book Shimabara Castle through Traviia, you can also earn Traviia points that you can use on your next trip. There are plenty of other things to enjoy at Shimabara Castle! You can enter the Shimabara Castle keep at night during the Shimabara Castle Night Tour, which is normally off-limits.
The first floor displays the history of Christianity and the period when Christianity was prohibited. The second floor introduces the history and culture of the feudal lords, while the third floor focuses on the lives of ordinary people. From the fifth floor, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Shimabara's historic townscape.
Other highlights include the Tourism Revival Memorial Hall, the West Tower, the West View Memorial Hall, and the Folk Crafts Museum. You can also enjoy local specialties and cuisine at the gift shop.
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.