Shimabara

Region spreads in the foot of gentle Mount Unzen and facing to Ariale sea, Shimabara

is consist of two cities on Shimabara peninsula, Shimabara-city west side of peninsula

and Minami-Shmabara city south-west side of peninsula. Located in the foot of Mount

Unzen and facing Ariake Sea, and those geographical conditions and mild climate

create natural scenic beauty in the east and Mount Unzen including Mount Fugen.

The region offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of

Shimabara-city, and Christian Pilgrimage sites.

Population : Shimabara-city 41,000 people, Minami-Shimabara-city 39,000 people

Population density : Shimabra 500 people / km2, Minami-Shimabara-city 230 people / km2