Scenic Japan from the Water

The construction of the Shimabara Castle began in the year of 1618. It took seven years before it was finally finished.

The construction of the Shimabara Castle began in the year of 1618. It took seven years before it was finally finished.

the newest mountain of Heisei Shinzan with its lava dome, the cliff of Mayuyama created by a volacanic landslide, beautiful scenery created by ground movements of the Chijiwa fault and so on.

The construction of the Shimabara Castle began in the year of 1618. It took seven years before it was finally finished.

The tranquil and beautiful "Shimei-Sou" spring garden is located nearby Carp road in Shimabara. The garden has three ponds.

The west of Shimabara City had seven ancient town in the past.But only the Shitanocho has been preserved as Bukeyashiki preservation district by residents' fights.

The tranquil and beautiful "Shimei-Sou" spring garden is located nearby Carp road in Shimabara. The garden has three ponds.

It was built in 1864, and is a world heritage candidate now.

This church was built in 1897. Wishing ship safety, the statue of the virgin was built.

A woman who are dressed in kimono and Monk exchange at Ryozenji-Temple

Pray for the reconstruction of the earthquake and perform Awa-Dance in Ryozenji-Temple

From the cliff of Yogasaki, the northern point of Shichigahama-machi, you can view the waves from the Pacific hit the cliff and burst, and the great view of it made it become called "Ikan".

The entire temple is covered by cedar and pine, Oki of fir tree, and there are one of the Oshu three Kannon, the Toyama Kannon on the mountaintop.