Amakusa Christian Museum Exterior
Amakusa Christian Museum Exterior © Ippukucho, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Amakusa Christian Museum天草市立天草キリシタン館

The Amakusa Shiro Museum is a historical attraction that delves into the Battle of Amakusa and Shimabara, which was led by the legendary figure of Shiro Amakusa, a 16-year-old boy steeped in myths and enigmas. The museum presents the historical and cultural context of the Shimabara and Amakusa Uprising, and the influence of the Nanban culture, in a way that is easy to understand through the use of materials and images. The museum also features a "bell of love" in the park, where visitors can ring the bell while looking out to the Ariake Sea and thinking of their loved ones, with the belief that the love will be transmitted through the sea breeze. The Amakusa Shiro Museum is not only a must-see for history enthusiasts but also for those who wish to explore the story of a grand romance that fought for freedom and peace.

Opening Hours

09:00 - 17:00

Admission

Adult: 600 JPY

Address

977-1 Oyanomachinaka, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3603

Getting There

  • 3 minutes walk from Amakusa Shirokoen Mae (天草四郎公園前)

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