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Shimabara

Japan · Nagasaki PrefectureJP

City in Kyushu, Japan

Shimabara is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 42,181 in 19917 households, and a population density of 510 people per km2. The total area of the city is 170.13 km2 (65.69 sq mi).

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Population
47,455
Coordinates
32.783, 130.367
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Elevation
0 m
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Overview of Shimabara

Shimabara sits in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan and reads as a compact town. The headcount is close to 47,455. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature and culture.

Things to do in Shimabara

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Nature in Shimabara

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Nature in Shimabara covers Geological Formations, Islands and Volcanoes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Shimabara.

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Culture in Shimabara

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Shimabara's culture entries include Castles and Churches. It is a direct read of Shimabara's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

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Best time to visit Shimabara

Plan water days for June to September.

Getting there & around

Access Shimabara through a larger town in Nagasaki Prefecture; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.

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Places near Shimabara that share the same kinds of activities.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shimabara known for?
Shimabara is mainly a destination for nature and culture, set in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan with around 47,455 inhabitants.
What can you do in Shimabara?
You can plan around Geological Formations, Islands, Volcanoes, Castles and Churches in Shimabara. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
When is the best time to visit Shimabara?
Plan water days for June to September.
Where is Shimabara located?
Administratively, Shimabara sits in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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