Title: Shimabara Travel Guide: Best of Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shimabara](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimabara-Hotels.d6347269.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shimabara](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimabara-Holiday-Rentals.d6347269.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Shimabara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Shimabara.d6347269.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shimabara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shimabara.d6347269.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shimabara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimabara.d6347269.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shimabara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Shimabara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e3a30101f50540dfd42637c7d70237dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shimabara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/760e7c2fba311d04410fb768bdac7318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo "Shimabara" by 663highland (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5861e2b24b615e8d8c55fdf0fc73886e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5861e2b24b615e8d8c55fdf0fc73886e.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5861e2b24b615e8d8c55fdf0fc73886e.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Photo "Shimabara" by そらみみ (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a832927957132a241d0dafda21a52fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a832927957132a241d0dafda21a52fcd.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a832927957132a241d0dafda21a52fcd.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Photo "Shimabara" by そらみみ (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/b9c36ed230a746803921f9718b29f481.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/b9c36ed230a746803921f9718b29f481.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/b9c36ed230a746803921f9718b29f481.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Shimabara Things to do - Top hotels in Shimabara - Top Holiday Rentals in Shimabara ![Hotel Seaside Shimabara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29390000/29388400/29388385/ca899457_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Seaside Shimabara 1-38-1 Shin-minato, Shimabara, Nagasaki Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £99 29 Sept - 30 Sept Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Shimabara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (126 reviews) "Very convenient to ferry, a short bus ride away from the train station. Good breakfast, coin laundry, amazing view. Large room, hotel staff very helpful. Clean and comfortable." Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=29388385&PinnedHotelID=29388385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347269) ![THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59288100/59288061/2e13d086_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO 3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto £84 16 Sept - 17 Sept Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,674 reviews) "The hotel is ok. But it is a bit unclear on instruction entering carpark. Moreover, it is a bit troublesome to change lifts to access hotel room." Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=59288061&PinnedHotelID=59288061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347269) ![Nest Hotel Kumamoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2437100/2437049/0409be56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nest Hotel Kumamoto 4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken Fully refundable £19 29 Sept - 30 Sept Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) "Great!" Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=2437049&PinnedHotelID=2437049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347269) [See all 252 properties in Shimabara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6347269) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![fav KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70980000/70974500/70974436/fde1750a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### fav KUMAMOTO 9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews) "Love everything about this hotel. The only thing we suggest CX" Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Hotels-FAV-HOTEL-KUMAMOTO.h70974436.Hotel-Information) ![Espoir](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46279200/46279102/2cbbb409_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Espoir 2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Stay at this apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and slippers. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sakura Machi Kumamoto are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews) "Good location with 5-8min walk from bus terminal. The unit is compact with all amenities inlcuding a small kitchen, full size fridge and washing machine. Condition of cooking utensil is excellent. Very efficient communication with the host. The only down side is that the heating is not very efficient. ..." Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Hotels-ESPOIR.h46279102.Hotel-Information) ![HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113399900/113399851/974d157a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO 7-28 Anseimachi Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori ... 7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews) "とても素敵なホテルで満喫出来ました。 駐車場の入り口にホテル名があればわかりやすいです。駐車場からチェックインのフロントの場所がわかりにくいのでマップがあればいいのでは^\_^ また次回も利用したいと思います。 スタッフさんの対応も感じかよかったです♡ ありがとうございました╰(\*´︶\`\*)╯♡" Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Hotels-HOTEL-ALL-IN-KUMAMOTO.h113399851.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shimabara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6347269&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Unzen-Unzen.d553248635975834308.Attraction) #### Shimabara Castle Learn about the local history of Shimabara when you take a trip to Shimabara Castle. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimabara-Castle-Shimabara.d553248621532762733.Attraction) #### Shimabara Sports Park Explore the great outdoors at Shimabara Sports Park, a lovely green space in Shimabara. Wander the waterfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimabara-Sports-Park-Shimabara.d553248621532762724.Attraction) #### Shimabaraonsen Yutoroginoyu Enjoy an outing to Shimabaraonsen Yutoroginoyu during your stay in Shimabara. Wander the waterfront and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimabaraonsen-Yutoroginoyu-Shimabara.d553248621532762731.Attraction) #### Mt Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mt Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall during your trip to Shimabara. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Unzen-Disaster-Memorial-Hall-Shimabara.d553248621532762723.Attraction) #### Shimeiso Spring Water Garden Explore the great outdoors at Shimeiso Spring Water Garden, a lovely green space in Shimabara. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. 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