Shimabara Castle and Mt. Unzen Buried Houses Tour

UPCOMING SHARED CRUISE EXCURSIONS

Join fellow cruise passengers on these pre-scheduled departures and enjoy a cost-effective, sociable shore experience.

FULL ITINERARY

Meet Your Guide at Nagasaki Port

Upon your ship’s arrival, meet your private English speaking guide and driver at Nagasaki Port. Your guide will be waiting with a welcome board before escorting you to a comfortable chartered vehicle, beginning one of our carefully planned Nagasaki shore excursions.

Shimabara Castle

Depart the port for Shimabara and visit Shimabara Castle, a striking white walled landmark from the Edo Period. Explore the castle grounds and learn about its role as the former seat of the local feudal lord, offering insight into the region’s history and samurai heritage.

Shimabara Bukeyashiki Samurai Residence Street

Continue to the nearby Bukeyashiki area, a preserved samurai residence street once home to warriors serving the Shimabara domain. Walk along quiet lanes lined with traditional houses, stone walls, and narrow waterways, revealing the everyday life of samurai families in historic Japan.

Buried Houses of Mt. Unzen Eruption Preservation Park

Proceed to the Buried Houses of Mt. Unzen Eruption Preservation Park, where houses remain preserved exactly as they were after being buried by volcanic debris. This moving site illustrates the impact of Mount Unzen’s eruption and the resilience of local communities.

Return to Nagasaki Port

After the visit, relax on the return drive to Nagasaki Port, arriving with ample time before your ship’s departure and concluding your day ashore with Shore Excursions Asia.