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Things to see in Shimabara, Japan

Shimabara is a small town located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The town derives its name from the shimenawa rope fences that encircle its lake. Shimabara is noted for its historical significance as one of the sites where the Tokugawa shogunate enforced its strict isolationist policies. Today, Shimabara remains an interesting tourist destination with several interesting attractions to explore.

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Quick info about Shimabara
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CountryJapan
RegionNagasaki
Latitude32.7756
Longitude130.3381
Appr. population43553

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