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Hokohara martyrdom place in Omura

 

This is a place related to the Kori-kuzure incident in Omura in 1657 in which

a large number of hidden Christians were arrested.

As many as 608 Christians were arrested, making it a rare and major incident

in the history of Christian oppression.

411 Christians were beheaded, and 131 of them were martyred at Hokohara

martyrdom place.

 

As a result of this incident, the Omura domain began implementing even stricter

policies prohibiting Christianity.

The believers have erected the monument to commemorate the martyrdom

at this location.

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi, in Oita

 

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan the 2nd longest in the World. Splendid

and beautiful view from the thrilling suspension bridge over the Naruko river valley.

The bridge is located in Kokonoe near Yufuin.

390 metre long, 173 metre height from the Naruko River valley. 

  Naruko River Valley south

  Naruko River Valley north

       Shindo Watefall

26 Saints Pilgrimage route on January 29 in 1597

 

The route of this day was from Akama in Munakata to Wajiro, the distance

was 21 km.

   

Started at Akama accommodation and using Karatsu walking road, they went to

Wajiro passing through Koga and Shingu.

Accommodation was Wajiro where faced Hakata bay, in order to cross from

Saitozaki to Shikanoshima the next day.

Okawachiyama porcelain district, in Imari

 

Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has 400 years history.

The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay.

The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European

export trade.

Okawachiyama porcelain district

Originally, an owner of the Imari porcelain was Nabeshima clan, in order to develop 

and protect its outstanding technique, he gathered skilled artisans and painters in 

Okawachiyama district. Now. about 30 potteries are manufacturing Imari porcelain.

Kanmon Pedestrian tunnel, in Kitakyushu-city

 

Only the place in the world !   You can cross the strait on foot. The Kanmon Strait, separating

Honshu and Kyushu, is a very beautiful and busy waterway with as many as 700 small and 

large ships a day passing through it.

 

How to cross the strait on foot

 780m length tunnel start

 from Moji        

 The boundary of Moji and

 Shimonoseki   

   to Shimonoseki

Society of Edo period from 1603

 

The Edo period began in 1603 by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu who won the Battle

of Sekigahara and lasted for 260 years until 1868.

The Tokugawa shogun granted territory to feudal lords throughout Japan and  

controlled from Edo (current Tokyo).

The Tokugawa shogunate established many rules to prevent civil wars among feudal

lords and maintain a stable government.

Samurai laws; feudal lords were prohibited from repairing their castles or getting married

without permission from the shogunate.

Sankin Kotai : the party of feudal lords should visit Edo with own expense every two

years for preventing rebellion.

Establishment of Class system : classify samurai, farmer and merchant  

Ban on Christianity

The emperor became a symbol of traditional authority, delegating government to

the shogun.

Shimabara Peninsula Martyrs Memorial Cathedral

 

This Cathedral is house of prayer for tens of thousands Christians who were martyred

between 1612 and 1658 throughout the Shimabara Peninsula.

It was built in 1997 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the martyrdom of 26

Japanese Saints and the 360th anniversary of the Shimabara Rebellion.

The Cathedral is a beautiful octagonal building with a large octagonal dome.

Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine approach path

 

Coffee break under the traditional atmosphereThe restaurant was designed by renown

architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of

Modern and traditional by natural material; 2000 cedar timber is assembled in a traditional

wood structure without using nails. Enjoy the luxurious time in the warmth of wood and the

scent of coffee.

26 Saints Pilgrimage route on January 28 in 1597

 

The route of this day was from Kokura in Kitakyushu to Akama in Munakata via Koyanose ,

the distance was 34.5 km.

Started at Kokura accommodation around Kokura Castle, and walked to Tobata port

along the Kanmon Strait.

 

Transfered to Wakamatsu from Tobata by a boat.

 

Walked to Akama through Ashiya and Koyanose, and  then stayed at Akama.

 

26 Saints Pilgrimage route on January 30 in 1597

 

The route of this day was from Wajiro to Shikano-shima Island, the distance

was 18 km walk.

 

Started at Wajiro accommodation and walked through Gannosu to Saitozaki.

When the tide was low, they walked across to Shikano-shima Island, where

the boat port was located.

Stayed on the boat.