【Shimabara Castle: Telling the Story of Shimabara’s History Across Time】 Built over seven years starting in 1618, Shimabara Castle is a magnificent fortress constructed in the Azuchi–Momoyama architectural style. It is deeply connected to the Shimabara Rebellion, an essential chapter in the region’s history 🏯 Today, the castle has been reborn as a museum where visitors can learn about Christian history and the local heritage of Shimabara, sharing the castle’s story with the modern world ✨ From