Hara Castle ruins

History

Final stronghold of the Shimabara–Amakusa Rebellion (1637–38); most defenders, many of them Christians, were killed. UNESCO component.

Getting there

Bus from Shimabara; visitor centre nearby.

Sources

• https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1495/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hara_Castle

From the library

• 'Facing a Form of Formed God': Japan's Hidden Christians — full text read; mentioned on PDF pp. 4, 6
• Religiosity and Underground Life — full text read; mentioned on PDF pp. 11, 12
• The Triumph of Perseverance: Kakure Kirishitan — full text read; mentioned on PDF pp. 3, 9

Coordinates 32.6339, 130.2547 (approximate)