Nagasaki Pilgrimage one-day tour

Where to visit : Pilgrimage sites in Sotome and Nagasaki-city

Christian history in Japan was started when St. Francis Xavier came to Japan as a first Christian

missionary in 1549. Then Christianity was spread in Nagasaki region. However, unparalleled

hidden Cristian history was started from when Toyotomi Hideyoshi Shogunate proclaimed Christian

ban in 1587. During ban on Christianity, people secretly continued to faith while surviving in the

midst of the conventional society and Japanese religions.

Since ban on the Christianity was lifted in 1873, new Christian history in Japan has begun.

 

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Travelling route 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tour conditions

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 2 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.

・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.

 

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Itinerary

8:00 Depart Fukuoka-city

Transfer to Nagasaki-city, 2hours 

Sotome Pildrimage sites

  Sotome is a rural, coastal area on the peninsula north of central Nagasaki

Shitsu Church

  On an elevation commanding a view over the Sea of Goto, Father Marc Marie de Rotz

  established a church at his own expense

Former Shitsu Aid Center

  I want to save people in the Sotome from poor life. Former Shitsu Aid Centeris indispensable

  in talking about the history and culture of the region

Endo Shusaku Literary Museum 

  The peaceful Sotome, the setting of Endo Shusaku’s novel Silence

Ground Zero

  The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument

Lunch at Nagasaki Wharf  or China Town

Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan       

  The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by

  crucifixion 

Oura Cathedral  

  The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan

Transfer to Fukuoka-city, 2hours 

18:00 Arrive at  Fukuoka-city

 

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Where to visit

 

Sotome Pilgrimage sites  / UNESCO World Heritage  Hidden Christian sites

Sotome is a rural, coastal area on the peninsula north of central Nagasaki. During the ban

on Christianity, Sotome was home to communities of “Hidden Christians”, many of whom

emigrated there from other parts of Nagasaki as the remote region allowed them to practice

their religion in secret. 

 

Shitsu Church

On an elevation commanding a view over the Sea of Goto, Father Marc Marie de Rotz

established a church at his own expense 1882. The building was extended and renovated

again and again. A statue of Mary that he ordered from France is standing in the bell tower.

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Former Shitsu Aid Center        

I want to save people in the Sotome from poor life.

Former Shitsu Aid Centeris indispensable in talking about the history and culture of the region.

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Endo Shusaku Literary Museum         

The setting of Endo Shusaku’s novel Silence. Sotome is blessed with a unique history and

culture of Christianity. In particular, the area in which the Endo Shusaku Literary Museum

stands is known as the site of a Christian village, one of Endo’s most notable work, Silence.

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Ground Zero

Disastrous War must not be repeated. The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the

central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945.  The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and

a tremendous number of lives were lost.  Pope Francis visited Nagasaki on November 24, 2019, and

calls for a ‘world without nuclear weapons’ at the Ground Zero.

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Lunch at Nagasaki Wharf or China Town

 

Nagasaki Wharf  

Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour. Made up of around 20 unique shops and

restaurants lined up at the water front, offering various choices such Japanese, Western,

and Italian cuisine, to beauty salons, outdoor shops and more.

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China Town

Nagasaki China town at shinchi is one of the big three china town in Japan. There are about

50 Chinese restaurants and many Chinese sundries shops in there.

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Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan     

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Oura Cathedral  / UNESCO World Heritage

The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. Established 1865, this

church is officially known as “Oura Cathedral, the Church of 26 Martyrs.” It was built by the French

priest Bernard Petitjean of Fier who had been dispatched by the Foreign Missionary Church of

Paris to dedicate prayers to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka hill.

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Nagasaki one-day tour

The city in harmony with foreign countries cultures. The cultures of Nagasaki have been created

since Japan began exchanging with foreign countries during the National isolation period. The city

have many oversea countries cultures and also the significant Japanese histories like no other areas.

In addition to above features, the geographical conditions are creating fascinating tourism and now

many tourists are visiting here.

Historical features : the following events have experiened in Nagasaki

Natioanl isolation in Japan, Christian Pilgrimage, Japan’s Industry modernization and 

Atomic bomb

 

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Travelling route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tour conditions

The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.

・Minimum number : 2 person

・Maxum number : 30 person

・Tour date : please specify the date

・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.

・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.

 

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Itinerary  

8:00 Depart Fukuoka-city

Transfer to Nagasaki, 2hours 

Visiting  Peace Park  

Atomic Bomb Museum   

  Exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by Atomic Bomb

Ground Zero 

  The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument

Peace Fountain

  Reminds us of the tragic scene unfolded shortly after dropped the Atomic Bomb

Peace Statue 

  The Peace Statue was completed ten years after the atomic bombing for World Peace

Oura Cathedral 

  The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan

Glover Garden 

  Located on Minami-Yamate hill, Glover Garden has nine Western style buildings

  including the Glover’s residence

Lunch at Nagasaki Wharf or China town

Dejima 

  Only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation period

Mount Inasa 

  Enjoy the magnificent views of Nagasaki 

 

Transfer to Fukuoka-city, 2hours 

18:00 Arrive Fukuoka-city

 

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Option : the following sites can be arranged as an option.

Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan   

  The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by

  crucifixion

Confucius Shrine

  The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands

Megane-bashi bridge

  The oldest stone arch bridge in Japan

Gunkan-jima island cruise

  Exploring Tachibana bay from Nagasaki port and landing on Gunkan-jima island

 

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Where to explore  

 

Peace Park

Established in 1955 near the Ground Zero where the Atomic Bomb was dropped at 11:02 am

on Aug. 09, 1945. Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every

year and the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world.

 

Atomic Bomb Museum

The museum exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic

bomb showing the lead-up to this tragic day, the history of the development of nuclear arms

and our desire for peace.

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Ground Zero

The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m.on

August 9, 1945.  The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of lives

were lost. And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died instantly, and up to 60,000

were injured. 

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Peace Statue

Completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing. The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on

a 4 meter tall pedestal, made by renown sculptor Kitamura Seibo. The raised arm points to

the threat of nuclear weapons and the out-stretched arm symbolizes peace.

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Glover Garden  / UNESCO World Heritage Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution

Located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine Western style buildings

including the Glover’s Residence built in 1863 and is Japan’s oldest wooden Western–style building

registered on the UNESCO World Heritage. The elegant scenery of Nagasaki harbor view from

Glover Garden can be enjoyed. 

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Lunch at Nagaaski Wharf or China Town

Nagaaski Wharf  

Elegant international & domestic tourist harbour. Made up of around 20 unique shops and

restaurants lined up at the water front, offering various choices such Japanese, Western,

and Italian cuisine, to beauty salons, outdoor shops and more.

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China Town

Nagasaki China town at shinchi is one of the big three china town in Japan.  There are about 50

Chinese restaurants and many Chinese sundries shops in there.

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Dejima 

Dejima was the fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki where was used as a Dutch

trading port and it was only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation of Edo

period from 1641 until 1853. At that time, many European technologies and cultures were

introduced here through Dutch.

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Mount Inasa

It is a 333 meter high mountain in close distance to JR Nagasaki Station. The summit can be

reached by ropeway or car and offers great views over the city. And also, the magnificent night

views from Mount Inasa are ranked among Japan’s three best night views.

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Option

 

Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan     

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Confucius Shrine

The world’s only Confucian shrine built outside China by Chinese hands. First built in 1893 by

Chinese residents of Nagasaki with the support of the Ch’ing Dynasty government, the shrine

was designed to serve as a place of worship and learning for the Chinese community, and

housed a Confucian sanctuary and primary school. 

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Megane-bashi bridge

The oldest stone arch bridge in Japan, Meganebashi or Spectacles Bridge, over the Nakashima

River was built in Nagasaki in 1634 by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo who is a second

generation of Chinese monks living at Kofukuji Temple.

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Hashima Coal Mine  /  Gunkan-jima island cruise

Hashima coal mining island is an artificial reclaimed island and the site of Japan’s first major

undersea coal exploitation pioneered by Mitsubishi. Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of

Takashima. Now Hashima is a ruins called “Gunkanjima”, so called after its resemblance to the

silhouette of a battleship.

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Harajo Castle Ruins

 

 Location of Shimabara

　　 

 

 

General information  

Address	Minamiarima-cho, Minami-Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture
Access	50 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Unzen-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city

Peace Statue

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World Peace from Nagasaki. The Peace Statue was completed in 1955, ten years after the

atomic bombing. The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on a 4 meter tall pedestal, made by renown

sculptor Kitamura Seibo who born in Minami-Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture in 1884.

 

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The bronze Peace Statue has one left arm extending horizontally and other right arm pointing

to the sky. The left arm stretching to the horizon symbolizes world peace, and the other right 

pointing skyward indicates the threat of atomic destruction (the harm of nuclear power). 

The closed eyes show the prayer for the peaceful repose of the victims of the Atomic Bomb.

Visiting from all over Japan and the World

Wishing for eternal world peace from Nagasaki

Kitamura Seibo, the Statue was completed at the age of 71

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Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every year and

the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world.

 

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 Commitment to World Peace from all over the World

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 Location of Nagasaki-city

　 

 

 

General information  

Address	Heiwakoen, Matsuyama-machi, Nagasaki-city
Access	5 minuts walk from Heiwa-koen-shita Tram Station

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Atomic Bomb Museum

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In addition to these artifacts, the museum exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation

caused by atomic bomb showing the lead-up to this tragic day, the history of the development of

nuclear arms and our desire for peace.

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Pope Francis visited Nagasaki on November 24, 2019.

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 Location of Nagasaki-city

　 

Address	7-8 Hirano-machi, Nagasaki-city
Access	5 minuts walk from Genbaku-shiryokan Tram Station
Open hours	8:30 to 17:30  September to December 8:30 to 18:30  May to August 8:30 to 20:00  Augaust 7 to 9
Admission fee	JPY 200
Days closed	December 29 to 31

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Unzen Jigoku

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Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted

from the springs, and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area. This is a striking

reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive.

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These springs are highly valued by Japanese even now as according to Buddhist teaching,  “If you

live in a bad manner, you cannot go to Paradise, but rather, you will fall into the Hell of agony”.

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Unfortunately, this was once put into reality nearly 350 years ago during the time of religious

persecution in Japan.  30 Japanese Christians, failing to renounce their faith met  their death

here in the scalding spring of Jigoku.

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Location of Unzen

　　  

 

 

 General information  

Address	Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture Located in Unzen Onsen Resort
Access	90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port 30 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city

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Suwa Shrine

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The complex of building and gardens comprising Suwa Shrine nestles on a shaded stretch of

hillside overlooking the heart of Nagasaki-city. The shrine was founded in the wake of ban

of Christianity in the early 17th century, and during the Edo Period it soon grew into a spiritual

and cultural hub for the citizens of Nagasaki.  During Meiji and Taisho Periods, it was not only

Nagasaki’s foremost Shinto shrine but also this city’s most popular destination for foreign tourist

who came seeking a glimpse into heart of Japan.

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Kunchi festival

Held from October 7 to 9 every year and is considered one of the three major festivals of

Japan, being designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset.

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 Location of Nagasaki-city

　 

 

 

Glover Garden

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Glover Garden is located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, Glover Garden has nine

Western style buildings including the Glover’s Residence built in 1863 by Japanese carpenter

Koyama Hidenoshin. The Glover Residence is Japan’s oldest wooden Western-style building

and is the UNESCO Wlorld Heritage registered in 2015 as Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial

Revolution

Tomas Glover Residence, World Heritage

Former Mitsubishi second dock house

Overlooking of Nagasaki harbour

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Glover’s arms-importing operations played an important part in the Meiji Restoration, he built the 
first train line in Japan and he even helped establish the first modern Mitsubishi ship yard.

 

Inside of the residence

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Nagasaki harbor view from Glover Garden

Venus Bridge

Mitsubishi Heavey Industries,  repair dock

Giant Cantilever Crane,  World Heritage

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Golver Residence is generally believed to have been the scene of Puccini’s opera, Madame Butterfly.

Inside the park is the life-size statue of the famous opera singer, Tamaki Miura, who received

international acclaim for her performance as Cho-Cho-san in Madam Butterfly.

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Kofukuji Temple

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After the Tokugawa Shogunate banned Christianity, non-Christian Chinese merchants 

began making port at Nagasaki around 1600. Chinese people soon started living in Nagasaki

and etitioned the Nagasaki government to let them built a Chinese temple to pray for safe

navigation and console of the deceased. Permission was granted for the construction of 

first Chinese temple.

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Kofukuji Temple was completed in 1620, and Chinese traders then planned to invite a high-ranking

priest from China as the temple’s chief abbot. The Kofukuji Temple’s present main hall was built in 

1883 by Chinese experts who were invited to Japan mainly by residents in Nagasaki hailing from

Nanjin. It was designated as an Important Cultural Asset.

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Ground Zero

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Pope Francis visited Nagasaki on November 24, 2019, and calls for a ‘world without nuclear

weapons’ at the Ground Zero.

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Disastrous War must not be repeated. The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the

central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945. The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and

a tremendous number of lives were lost. And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died

instantly, and up to 60,000 were injured.

The time, Atomic bomb was exploded

Atomic bomb exploded over  the central monument

Nuked 50th Anniversary Monument

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The radius of total destruction was about 1.6km, followed by fires across the northern portion of the 

city to 3.2km south of the bomb.​

Ruin of destroyed Urakami Cathedral

Ruin of destroyed Urakami Cathedral

The one leg Torii gate at Sanno Shrine

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The total number of residents died may have been as many as 80,000, including those who died

from radiation poisoning in the following months. Even now, many atomic bomb survivors are

suffering. The list of names of the atomic bomb victim who died up to now is stored in the monument.

The Bell of Nagasaki

Peace Fountain

Folding paper cranes pray  for peace

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 Location of Nagasaki-city

　 

 

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General information  

Address	Heiwakoen, Matsuyama-machi, Nagasaki-city
Access	3 minuts walk from Heiwa-koen-shita Tram Station

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