Kyushu offers an abundance of charming scenic drives and tourist attractions nestled in the mountains. The region comes alive with brilliant fall foliage across various areas from November to December. While public transportation, such as buses, only takes you to limited places, our private car service allows you to smoothly explore a wide variety of destinations, including hidden gems and stunning gorges.     Our recommended destinations include Akizuki, Kokonoe, Yufuin, Beppu, Aso, Takachiho, and Unzen, allowing you to enjoy the season across a variety of regions. For guests planning a trip between November and December, we will weave these beautiful autumn experiences into your customized itinerary.   June 17, 2026 

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  The 26 Martyrs Museum is dedicated to the 26 Christians who were executed here on February 5, 1597. The group included both foreign missionaries and Japanese laymen. Missionary activities were prohibited at the time, and Japan’s ruler, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ordered the execution as a warning to others. The monument is located in a small park on a hill just a short distance from Nagasaki Station, offering lovely views over the city. A straight red line runs from the monument across the park’s plaza, pointing directly toward Oura Cathedral on the other side of the city. Notably, Oura Cathedral is also dedicated to the 26 martyrs.     The museum behind the monument is devoted to the memory of the martyrs and the history of Christianity in Japan. Its interior is reminiscent of a church, complete with beautiful stained-glass windows that create a serene atmosphere for viewing the exhibits. On display are various artifacts related to early Japanese Christianity, including historical documents, statues, and religious items.      

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  Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki is the site where 26 Catholics, including Paulo Miki, were crucified on February 5, 1597. Arrested in Kyoto and Osaka by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, they were forced to march 800 km in the snow to their execution   From the cross, Paul Miki declared: “All of you who are here, please listen to me. I am Japanese by birth and a brother of the Society of Jesus. I have committed no crime; the only reason I am being put to death is that I have taught the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am deeply happy to die for this cause, and I see my death as a great blessing from the Lord.　At this critical moment, when you can be assured that I will not try to deceive you, I want to emphasize and make it unmistakably clear that man can find no way to salvation other than the Christian way. Since the Christian law commands us to forgive our enemies and those who have wronged us, I declare here that I forgive Taikosama (Hideyoshi)   Then, they all ascended to heaven with the happiness of giving their lives to Christ.   Nishizaka hill, the site of Martyrdom in 1597 The martyrs said that  ” All people, bless God ! ”   The 26 Japanese …

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