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Additionally, the city is blessed with rich natural gifts, such as dolphin watching in the Hayasaki Strait and simple yet delicious hand-stretched somen noodles nurtured by the fertile land. Reflecting on historical romance while surrendering to the calm flow of time deeply realigns mind and body, offering a special retreat to recover heartwarming human nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minamishimabara City, located in the southern part of the Shimabara Peninsula, is an area that evokes deep emotion, where the profound sorrow of Christian history merges with the vital life force of nature. The &#8220;Hara Castle Ruins,&#8221; registered as a World Cultural Heritage site, was once the stage of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, and within its peaceful scenery overlooking the beautiful Ariake Sea, the weight of history and prayers for peace still breathe today. Additionally, the city is blessed with rich natural gifts, such as dolphin watching in the Hayasaki Strait and simple yet delicious hand-stretched somen noodles nurtured by the fertile land. 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