Isahaya Park

What it is

• A park in Isahaya City, part of Ueyama Park.
• Located on the site of Isahaya Castle, built in the late 15th century.
• Castle ruins transferred to Isahaya City in 1958.

What to see

• Meganebashi Bridge, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Shiroyama forest, a National Natural Monument.
• Approximately 30,000 azaleas.

When to go

• Isahaya Park Azalea Festival is held annually in April.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from JR Isahaya Station.
• 10-minute walk from Shimabara Railway Hon-Isahaya Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.