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Pass Through the Entrance to Take a Mysterious Trip in Time Back to the Past
The historical figure that Kamiamakusa is most proud of is Amakusa Shiro (Masuda Shiro Tokisada). Shiro was the person who, although a teenager, marshalled the passions of the people to drive the rebel forces in the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion in the 17th century when the Shogunate began cracking down on Christians. The Amakusa Shiro Museum tells of the era when Amakusa Shiro lived, the history of Christianity and nanban (foreign) culture through videos, dioramas, projection mapping and performances. The facility periodically collaborates with universities to hold special exhibitions to reconstruct the situation at that time such as by displaying valuable books and tools. The museum is located within Amakusa Shiro Park. Its unique architectural beauty also makes it worth seeing.
Although said to be a charismatic figure, in fact, many mysteries still remain about Amakusa Shiro. The Amakusa Shiro Museum is a bridge between the past and present unraveling those mysteries from various perspectives to continue passing down his story to this day.
If you want to know more about Amakusa Shiro and history, why don't you also visit the Ikotto book and history library connected directly to the museum? You might find it interesting to research at the library in more detail about the events which piqued your interest in the museum. This is a spot which will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations by satisfying your intellectual curiosity!
| Shop or Facility Name | Kamiamakusa City Tourism Hospitality Section |
|---|---|
| Address | 1514 Kami, Oyano-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi, Kumamoto |
| Tel | 0964-26-5512 |
| Website | https://www.city.kamiamakusa.kumamoto.jp |
| Shop or Facility Name | Amakusa Shiro Museum |
|---|---|
| Address | 977-1 Naka, Oyano-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi, Kumamoto |
| Tel | 0964-56-5311 |
| Open | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission: 4:20 p.m.) |
| Closed | Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 1) and second Wednesday of January and second Wednesday of June |
| Website | https://www.city.kamiamakusa.kumamoto.jp/q/list/464.html |
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The Aorta
of the Islands!
Ten Bridges
of Kamiamakusa!
The natural landscapes and tourist attractions, which are the pride of Kamiamakusa and which will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations, have been produced from the topography unique to Kamiamakusa consisting of islands of various sizes. It is the many bridges spanning these islands which support that originality! These bridges, which support tourist attractions that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations, link that main throughfare and small islands centered on the Five Bridges of Amakusa which connect the main throughfare.
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Soon to Be Listed
as a World Heritage
Site?
The World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel in France is adored by people all over the world in addition to Japanese people.
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Aquarium with
Zero Distance
to Dolphins
This is a donut-shaped aquarium that floats above the sea. It's name is Sea Donut. You will never forget its form and the exhibitions inside it if you visit it once.
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Superb
Views
The scenery of Matsushima from the observation deck in Kamiamakusa is a superb view you cannot see anywhere else.
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A Roadside Station?
No! A Sea Station!
Roadside stations typically offer direct sales of vegetables, tourist information centers and restaurants. However, you can also buy fresh seafood at Kamiamakusa.
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New Sensation
Resort
Resorts areas popular with Japanese people include Hawaii, the Maldives and now Maejima. Come to Kamiamakusa for the most seasonal resort experience.