6-Day: Echoes of Faith ー A Deep Journey Across the Nagasaki Region

 

Uncover the secrets of the Hidden Christians across Nagasaki and its coastal villages. 

 

The history of Christianity in Japan began in 1549, yet it was soon met with a

centuries-long ban by the Shogunate. Despite fierce persecution and the tragedy of

martyrdom, many believers secretly preserved their faith in the shadows for over 250

years.

 

This immersive 6-day tour takes you deep into these sacred sites, offering a profound

insight into the resilience and enduring spirit of Japan’s Hidden Christians.

 

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Inspiration: Sample Itinerary　

This itinerary is a curated glimpse into our bespoke experiences.

Use it as a starting point, and allow us to tailor every detail to your personal interests

and pace.

 

Tour traveling route

 

Schedule destinations to explore	Stay
Day 1 : Depart from Fukuoka → Nagasaki Day 2 : Nagasaki  Day 3 : Nagasaki & Sotome Day 4 : Shimabara & Unzen         Day 5 : Hirado Day 6 : Hirado → Fukuoka	Nagasaki Nagasaki Nagasaki Unzen Hirado Fukuoka

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Day 1   Nagasaki 

 

Welcome to Fukuoka, you will be greeted by our representative.

=== Drive to Nagasaki via the expressway ===

Walking in the Footsteps of Saint Maximilian Kolbe

・Hongouchi Lourdes Grotto

・Hongouch Church

・Saint Kolbe Memorial Museum

Lunch at a local restaurant in Nagasaki

Enjoying a panoramic view of Nagasaki from 333-meter summit
・Mount Inasa : go to the 333-meter summit using the slope car 

Dinner on your own in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

 

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Day 2   Nagasaki 

 

Breakfast at the hotel

Visiting historical sites associated with the 26 Martyrs of Japan

・Martyrdom of 26 Saints of Japan

・The 26 Martyrs Museum

・Nakamachi Church

Lunch at a local restaurant in Nagasaki

Exploring the sites to discover the roots of Japan’s international history

・Oura Cathedral

・Glover Garden

Dinner on your own in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 3  Nagasaki & Sotome 

 

Breakfast at the hotel

Visiting the Atomic Bombing sites to offer prayers for world peace

・Atomic Bomb Museum

・Ground Zero 

・Peace Park ;  Peace Statue, Peace Fountain

Visiting East Asia’s Historic Red-Brick Cathedral

・Urakami Cathedral

=== Drive to Sotome ===

Lunch at a restaurant in Sotome

Exploring Sotome: Discovering Father de Rotz’s Legacy in the Land of Silence and Light

・Shitsu Church

・Endo Shusaku Literary Museum

=== Drive to Nagasaki === 

Dinner on your own in Nagasaki

Stay in Nagasaki

 

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Day 4  Shimabara & Unzen

 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Nagasaki

=== Drive to Shimabara === 

Exploring Shimabara :Experience the enduring spirit of Shimabara’s Hidden Christians.

・Holy Mary-Kannon of Harajo Castle

・Harajo Castle ruins

Lunch, at a local restaurant in Shimabara

=== Drive to Unzen === 

Exploring Unzen

Experience the breathtaking 360° panorama of Unzen

・Nita Pass

Follow the footsteps of the Unzen martyrs

・Unzen Jigoku Martyrdom site

・Catholic Unzen Church 

Dinner at your hotel

Stay in Unzen 

 

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Day 5  Hirado 

 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Unzen

=== Drive to Hirado === 

Lunch at a local restaurant in Hirado

Exploring Hirado

Step back in time to the roots of Christian Japan

・Tabira Church

・St Francis Xavier Memorial Church

A unique blend of Samurai spirit and European heritage

・Hirado Castle

・Dutch Trading Post

Dinner at your hotel

Stay in Hirado 

 

 

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Day 6  Hirado → Fukuoka

 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Hirado 

Exploring Hirado

The spirit of the Hidden Christians endures in Hirado

・Yamada Church 

・Kurose no Tsuji, martyrdom site of Gaspar Nishi Genka

・Nakae no Shima Island Martyrdom site observatory place 

Lunch at a restaurant in Hirado

 

=== Drive to Fukuoka via the expressway === 

Arrive in Fukuoka; tour concludes

 

 

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