Head to the rustic city of Shimabara
The countryside, gardens and ocean views are the perfect backdrop to your holiday home in Shimabara. This city is well-known for its seafood restaurants and parks. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Shimabara
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Shimabara has to offer. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Green Land (14.7 mi / 23.6 km)
- Omuta City Zoo (16.4 mi / 26.3 km)
- Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden (21.5 mi / 34.7 km)
- Shimabaraonsen Yutoroginoyu (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Ariakenomori Flowerpark (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Misumi Flower Island (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in Shimabara
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Shimabara is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Shimabara Sports Park (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Mount Unzen (5 mi / 8 km)
- Unzen-Amakusa National Park (5.3 mi / 8.6 km)
- Unzen Jigoku Hell (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
- Tamana Onsen (14.7 mi / 23.6 km)
- Suizenji Gardens (20.8 mi / 33.4 km)
Transport options to and around Shimabara
Fly into Amakusa (AXJ), the closest airport, located 24.8 mi (40 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Saga (HSG-Ariake Saga), which is 25.5 mi (41 km) away.
If you prefer train travel, make your way to Shimatetsu honshamae station or Shimabaragaiko station to see more of the city.