Shimabara Castle 400th Anniversary ‘Projection Mapping’
In 2024, a number of events were held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shimabara Castle. The last of these events, projection mapping, will begin on December 24.
The enchanting images projected onto the illuminated Shimabara Castle keep at night will captivate visitors. Held under the theme ‘Connect to the Future!’ in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shimabara Castle, the event marks the beginning of a new chapter in its 401st year.
The lighting ceremony will be held on December 24th at 6:00 PM, followed by various projections every night from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Additionally, a countdown event is scheduled for December 31st. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities. Furthermore, Shimabara Castle “Yorunojin” events will be held on Saturdays throughout the event period. We hope to see you there!
Shimabara Castle Countdown
This year’s countdown will be filled with excitement through projection mapping, and a special version of the projections will be shown at midnight! The Shimabara Castle ‘Yorunojin’ and the New Year’s Eve bell-ringing ceremony will also take place, with many food trucks on site. Let’s celebrate the New Year together in a fun and festive atmosphere!
*For details on the date, venue, and admission fees, please refer to the information below.
Kitchen Car 18:00 – 1:00 the next day
・Hot Rock (Takoyaki)
・Little Kitchen(Long French fries,fried chicken)
・Komorebi(Crepe)
・SAKAI no Cook kitchen(Frankfurters, skewers)
・Karino Burger(Hamburger)
・Shimoda Milk(Dorayaki, Manju, etc.)
Shimabara Castle ‘Yorunojin’ 22:00 – 1:00 the next day (Deadline for participation: 0:30)
・Shimabara Castle Tenshukaku is open at night.
Adults 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students 600 yen, preschool children free
Lions Clubs Sponsored Events
・New Year’s Eve Soba Noodles served from around 22:00
・The New Year’s Eve bell ringing will start around 11:45 PM.
Information
- Event period
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Event hours
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18:00-21:00
Countdown event will be held on the 31st, so it will be open until 25:00. - Event site
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Shimabara Castle
- Lighting ceremony
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 18:00
- Countdown
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December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM to January 1, 2025 (Wednesday, Public Holiday) 1:00 AM
- Parking lot
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- Shimabara City Hall
- Shimabara City Cultural Center
- Other nearby paid parking lots
*Please note that the Shimabara Castle parking lot will not be available after 5:00 PM during the event period.
- Admission fee
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Free
*Please note that the Shimabara Castle “Yorunojin” held on Saturdays during the event period is paid. - Other
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The event may be cancelled without notice due to inclement weather or other reasons.
- Inquiries
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Shimabara Castle 400th Anniversary Commemorative Project Executive Committee (Shimabara Tourism Division)
☎0957-63-1111