Hinoe Castle

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Hinoe Castle is a castle located in Minamishimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The castle was originally built in the 13th century. It belonged to the Arima clan, and was the residence of the Christian daimyō. In 1637, during the Shimabara Rebellion, it was burned down by the forces of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The castle's ruins can still be seen. ()

Local name: 日野江城 Coordinates: 32°39'36"N, 130°15'11"E

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Hinoe Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Obama Onsen, Minamishimabara, Yun xianbidoro mei shu guan, Obama.

5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Spa
Obama Onsen, Unzen
138 min walk • Obama Onsen is an onsen in Obama, Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The hot springs system is located in the foothills of Mount Unzen Volcano. In Japanese, the word, "obama" means "little beach" or "little island".
1.9 miE
City
Minamishimabara
48 min walk • Minamishimabara is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the southern tip of Shimabara Peninsula. As of 1 March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 45,465 and a population density of 270 persons per km². The total area is 169.89 km².
5.4 miN
32°44'19"N • 130°15'40"E
Yun xianbidoro mei shu guan, Unzen-Amakusa National Park
139 min walk • Museum
5 miNW
Town
Obama
128 min walk • Obama was a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of March 31, 2014, the census reports that the town had a population of 9,166 people and a density of 108.29 people per km². The total area was 50.84 km².
2.1 miS
32°37'45"N • 130°15'14"E
Hara Castle
55 min walk

Hinoe Castle

Facts and practical information

Hinoe Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Obama Onsen, Unzen

Minamishimabara

Yun xianbidoro mei shu guan, Unzen-Amakusa National Park

Obama

Hara Castle