Shimabara, Nagasaki

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**Shimabara**
**島原市**
Shimabara's location in Nagasaki, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kyūshū
Prefecture	Nagasaki
Physical characteristics
Area	82.76 km² (31.95 sq mi)
Population (as of April 30, 2007)
Total	50,381
Location	32°46′32″N, 130°20′17″E
Symbols
Tree	camphor tree
Flower	Japanese apricot
Flag
Shimabara Government Office
Mayor	Teijirō Yoshioka
Address	〒855-8555 537, Uenomachi, Shimabara-shi, Nagasaki-ken
Phone number	957-63-1111
Official website: Shimabara City

Shimabara (島原市, Shimabara-shi^?) is a city located on the north-eastern tip of the Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mt. Unzen (including Mt. Fugendake) in the west, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan.

The most popular tourist destination in Shimabara city is the Shimabara Castle and the nearby Samurai street, but Shimabara is also blessed with many onsen. There is so much natural spring water, both hot and cold, that it runs through the streets. One picturesque spot, the Carp Street, has colorful koi carps swimming in the canals.

The Shimabara Rebellion took place here in 1637.

The city was founded on April 1, 1940.

The 5th international conference of Cities on Volcanoes will be held in November 19–23, 2007.