Christian Pilgrimage tours in Nagasaki region
Nagasaki / Oura Cathedral
Discover something while visiting Christian Pilgrimage sites.
Japanese Christianity has a unique history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese
Religion Shinto and General society.
Brief history of Japanese Christianity
1) Christianity was introduced in 1549 and many people converted to Christianity.
2) Prohibition of Christianity was started in 1587 and some of those who wished
to continue their faith were martyred.
3) But some of Christians who managed to escape from strong prohibition continue
their worship for over 300 years at the remote areas as Hidden Christians.
4) Ban on the Christianity was lifted in 1873 and new history of Japanese Christianity
has begun.
The Churches and Christian Sites in Nagasaki has been designated on the UNESCO World
Heritage.
Nagasaki Pilgrimage one-day tour
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Nagasaki is a sacred place of Christianity where Pope and Saint Mother Teresa officially visited. Where to visit Sotome Pilgrimage sites : Shitsu Church, Former Shitsu Aid Center, Nagasaki-city : Ground Zero, Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan and |
Nagasaki Pilgrimage 3 days tour
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Nagasaki-prefecture has arduous and sacrifice histories during the ban on Christianity, such as Shimabara Rebellion and many religious persecutions. Where to visit Sotome Pilgrimage sites, Nagasaki-city, Unzen, and Shimabara included |
Nagasaki Pilgrimage 6 days tour
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Introduce how Christians have been continued their faith Where to visit Sotome Pilgrimage sites, Nagasaki-city, Unzen, Shimabara included Harajo Castle ruins, Amakusa, and Hirado
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History of Japanese Christianity
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Christian history in Japan was started when St. Francis Xavier came to Japan in 1549. Then Christianity was spread in Nagasaki region.
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