Opened on March 21, 2000, Shimabara Mayuyama Road is a scenic mountain route that runs close to Heisei Shinzan, a volcanic peak formed by recent eruptions.
Stretching approximately 8 km, the road passes the Heisei Shinzan Observation Area, where visitors can see traces of past volcanic activity, including pyroclastic and debris flows, as well as an extensive network of erosion control dams.
Stretching approximately 8 km, the road passes the Heisei Shinzan Observation Area, where visitors can see traces of past volcanic activity, including pyroclastic and debris flows, as well as an extensive network of erosion control dams.

Located directly beneath Heisei Shinzan, approximately 2.5 km from the summit, the Nature Center offers spectacular views of the mountain on clear days.
Visitors can also observe the gradual recovery of vegetation—grasses and trees—following the Heisei eruption, now more than a quarter century ago.

This flower takes its name from a former mountain watch post that once stood here during the eruption of Mount Fugen over 200 years ago.
In spring, the park is filled with cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and poppies, while autumn brings vibrant displays of cosmos and sunflowers.

Ariake no Mori Flower Park features vibrant seasonal flowers throughout the year, with cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers in spring, and colorful displays of cosmos, salvia, and marigolds in autumn.
Set on an elevated site, the park offers panoramic views of Heisei Shinzan and the Ariake Sea below on clear days.

Hyakkadai Park is a large, multi-purpose park with playgrounds, sports facilities, and forest areas.
The grounds include open grassy fields, popular playground equipment such as roller slides, and well- maintained facilities for sports like tennis and soccer.
In spring, the park is especially attractive during the cherry blossom season.

Ōmisaki Station, operated by the Shimabara Railway, is often described as the station closest to the sea in Japan and is located directly beside the Ariake Sea.
The Ariake Sea is known for having the largest tidal range in Japan, and the scenery changes dramatically with the tides.
At high tide, the sea appears deep blue; while at low tide, expansive tidal flats stretch out before the station.
The bright yellow train carss and a bench set against the seascape create a distinctive and photogenic scene.

These residences were built for samurai during the construction of Shimabara Castle.
Waterways running through the center of the streets are fed by abundant spring water, which once served as an essential source of daily life for the local community.

Shimabara is known as the “City of Water, ”where clear streams carefully maintained by local residents, are home to colorful koi carp swimming gracefully through the town.