Amakusa Shiro Museum

Overview

The Amakusa Shiro Museum, located in Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers an in-depth look into the life of Amakusa Shiro and the Shimabara Rebellion. Amakusa Shiro is known as the leader of the Shimabara Rebellion, which took place in Amakusa during the early Edo period. The museum uses videos and materials to clearly present Amakusa Shiro's life, the background of the Shimabara Rebellion, and the history of the arrival and prohibition of Christianity. It also introduces the abundant natural beauty and culture of Amakusa. A visit to the Amakusa Shiro Museum allows for a deeper understanding of Amakusa's history and culture. Amakusa Shiro was born in Amakusa in 1621. From a young age, he was deeply devoted to Christianity, and in 1637, he became a leader of the Shimabara Rebellion, an uprising of Christian peasants suffering from persecution and poverty against the shogunate. Leading the peasants, he fought fiercely against the shogunate army but was defeated and executed at the age of 27. Amakusa Shiro has since become a symbol of resistance, remembered by many. The Amakusa Shiro Museum uses video and materials to clearly present Amakusa Shiro's life, the background of the Shimabara Rebellion, and the history of the arrival and prohibition of Christianity. It also showcases Amakusa's rich natural beauty and culture. Why not visit the Amakusa Shiro Museum and delve into the history and culture of Amakusa?