Shimabara Castle was built in the Edo period by the feudal lord Matsukura Morishige. It took more than seven years to complete. More about Japanese Castles , Click here.
The castle was attacked during the Christian rebellion led by Amakusa Shiro. The samurai government banned Christianity, which led Christian believers to rebel against the Shogunate. This event is now called the “Shimabara Rebellion.” The rebellion was eventually suppressed. From then on, Christian believers in Nagasaki hid their faith by pretending not to be Christians until the 19th century. More about Christianity in Japan, click here. More about Christianity in Japan , Click here.
This castle was once demolished but was rebuilt in 1964. The displays in the castle tower showcase several cultural features such as samurai armor and the Christian influence on the local clan and the Shimabara Rebellion in the past.