Arima Christian Heritage Memorial Museum

 

The Arima Christian Heritage Memorial Museum is a guidance facility showcasing

the history of Christianity in Minami-Shimabara, centered around the Hara Castle Ruins,

a component of the “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region,” which was

registered as a World Heritage Site in 2018. The museum offers easy-to-understand

explanations of the Hinoe Castle Ruins, which represent the period from the introduction

of Christianity to its prosperity, as well as the history of Christian persecution and the

Shimabara Rebellion.
The exhibits primarily feature videos, historical documents from both within and outside

Japan, and artifacts unearthed during excavations.

 

History of Christianity

 

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