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Historic town of Shimabara is know also for its great spring
waters and water culture deeply attached to local residents'
daily lives. Water spouts out from more than 30 spring spots
in town, total daily volume mounts to 22 thousand tons.
History of Shimabara spring water dates back to 17th century
in Edo-era when first water channels were constructed. Today
original waterways are still working at former site of samurai
residence. Among local residences some houses have water gardens
uniquely structured by utilizing ample spring water. An area
near central part of the town called carp-swimming town has
countless varicoloured carps in water channels.
Other well known water sources include "Eri Shrine",
"Hamanokawa Spring", "Okegawa Araiba",
and "Spring of Shinwa" among others that one can
encounter very easily in a walk, so that the town never bores
visitors all year around.
Location: Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Transportation: 50 minutes by Shimabara Tetsudo Line from
JR "Isahaya" station, get off at "Shimabara"
station, then 40 minutes by car
Contact: Shimabara City Office Planning section 0957-63-1111
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