Many events are scheduled in October, the main month of the 400th anniversary of Shimabara Castle construction.

Due to these events, the Shimabara Castle Honmaru parking lot will not be available during the following dates.

Please use the temporary parking lots nearby.

In addition, large parking lots for buses and other vehicles may not be available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to visitors and appreciate your understanding.

■ Saturday, October 5

・The 42nd Shimabara Castle Firelit Noh Play
・Shiki-oriori Tea Party “Shimabara Castle Firelit Noh Tea Party”

12:00- No parking allowed inside Shimabara Castle
Temporary parking: Shimabara Cultural Hall, Shimabara Daiichi Elementary School Grounds

■ Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13

・Shimabara Castle Otemon Market
・Shimabara Edo Festival

No parking in Shimabara Castle all day
Temporary parking: Shimabara City Hall Otehama Parking Lot, Shimabara Cultural Hall, Shimabara Daiichi Elementary School Grounds, Shimabara Daiichi Junior High School Grounds

■ Saturday, October 19

・Symposium Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Shimabara Castle Construction
・Shimabara Castle Marche and an exhibition of local products related to the successive lords of Shimabara Castle
・Shiki-oriori Tea Party “Shimabara Castle Autumn Tea Party”

No parking in Shimabara Castle all day
Temporary parking: Shimabara Cultural Hall, Shimabara Daiichi Elementary School Grounds, Shimabara Daiichi Junior High School Grounds, Shimabara City Hall Main Building Parking Lot, Shimabara City Hall Otehama Parking Lot

■ Sunday, October 20

・Symposium Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Shimabara Castle Construction
・Shimabara Castle Marche and an exhibition of local products related to the successive lords of Shimabara Castle
・Shimabara Castle 400th Anniversary Walk Rally “Attack the Honmaru!
・Summit of Places Related to Shimabara Castle
・Blue Impulse Display Flight

No parking in Shimabara Castle all day
Temporary parking: Shimabara Cultural Hall, Shimabara Daiichi Elementary School Grounds, Shimabara Daiichi Junior High School Grounds, Shimabara City Hall Main Building Parking Lot, Shimabara City Hall Otehama Parking Lot

※On October 20 (Sun.), the area around the moat (except in front of the Bunka Kaikan) will be closed to traffic from 9:00 a.m. to a maximum of 16:00 p.m.