St. Andrew’s Seminary at Dejima, in Nagasaki

 

After the ban on Christianity lifted in 1873, Burnside who was the British Church Missionary created

a cram school at his home to teach the English Bible. In 1877, the school was moved to the Dejima

English-Japanese School building at Dejima, and St. Andrew’s Seminary was opened.

It was then used as the Seminary until 1886.

 

 

 

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Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan

 

Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki is the place of Martyrdom of 26 Japanese Saints. The 26 Martyrs of

Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by crucifixion on February 5, 1597.

The Twenty-six Christians led by Paulo Miki, including six foreign missionaries and three young boys,

were arrested in Kyoto and Osaka on the order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the National ruler, for preaching

Christianity. 

They were marched 800 km through the snow to Nagasaki and crucified in front of large crowd on

Nishizaka hill on Feb. 5, 1597.

 

Paul Miki said from the Cross

All of you who are here, please listen to me.

I am a Japanese by birth, and a brother of the Society of Jesus. I have committed no crime, and the

only reason why I am put to death is that I have been teaching the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I am very happy to die for such cause, and see my death as great blessing from the Lord.

At this critical time, when you can rest assured that I will not try to deceive you, I want to stress

and make it unmistakably clear that man can find no way to salvation other than the Christian

way. The Christian law commands that we forgive our enemies and who have wronged us.

I must therefore say here that I forgive Taikosama (Hideyoshi).

 

Then they all ascended to heaven with the happy of giving the life to Christ.

 

Nishizaka hill, the site of Martyrdom in 1597

The martyrs said that  ” All people, bless God ! ”

The 26 Japanese martyrs have  been canonized in 1862

 

Sanno Shrine

 

Sanno Shrine is located approximately 800 meters away from the ground zero of Atomic bomb.

The Shrine was instantly obliterated by the explosion and the 4000 degrees Celsius heat wave

vaporized nearby trees.

The only thing that remained is the Torii gate standing on a single column, reminding us of the

tragedy that took place.

 

The surviving trees of Sanno Shrine have become another living demonstration of destruction

and re-growth. Two large camphor trees were scorched, burned and stripped of all leaves by

the Atomic bomb’s shock wave; and yet, despite everything, the trees survived.

The surviving camphor trees are now a symbol of World Peace.

 

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Nyokodo, Dr. Nagai Takashi

 

Dr. Nagai Takashi (3 February 1908 – 1 May 1951) was a Catholic physician specializing in

radiology, an author, and a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. His subsequent life

of prayer and service earned him the affectionate title “saint of Urakami”.

 

Nyokodo, which is adjacent to the Takashi Nagai Memorial Hall, is Dr. Takashi Nagai’s hospital

room and study. This 2-tatami building was built as a new home for the doctor, with the generosity

of the people of Urakami and fellow Catholics who were left penniless by the atomic bombing.

The doctor named this building “Nyokodo,” meaning “Love your neighbor as yourself,” and spent

his later years here. Dr. Nagai fought the onslaught of leukemia and worked hard to write even

though he was bedridden. From this room of just two tatami mats, the doctor continued to harass

the people of Urakami, writing novels such as “The Chains of the Rosary,” “Leaving the Child,”

“The River of Life,” and “The Bells of Nagasaki.

 

Massage for World Peace from Dr. Nagai

The person who pray for peace must not hide even needles, for a person who possesses

is not qualified to pray peace.

 

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Nakamachi Church

 

Nakamachi Church is located near JR Nagasaki Station which was constructed

for Japanese Christians in 1986.

The church was dedicated to the 16 Saints of Nagasaki (St. Thomas and the 15 Martyrs)

in 1988, and the monument honoring them was erected in the premise.

The 16 Saints were martyred in Nagasaki from 1633 to 1637.

 

The 16 martyrs became Saints in 1987, since 26 Saint.

 

Dominic Ibáñez de Erquicia Pérez de Lete, Spanish, 1633, Dominican Priest

Antonio Gonzalez, Spanish, 1637, Dominican Priest

Jordan Ansalone, Italian, 1634, Dominican Priest

Luke of the Holy Spirit Alonso Gorda, Spanish, 1633, Dominican Priest

Michael de Aozaraza, Spanish, 1637, Dominican Priest

Guillaume Courtet, French, 1637, Dominican Priest

Jacobo Kyushei Gorōbyōe Tomonaga de Santa María, Japanese, 1633, Dominican Priest

Thomas Rokuzayemon Nishi, Japanese, 1634, Dominican Priest

 Vincent Shiwozuka, Japanese, 1637, Dominican Priest

Francis Shōyemon, Japanese, 1633

Matthew Kohioye, Japanese, 1633

Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino, 1637

Marina of Omura, Japanese, 1634

Magdalene of Nagasaki, Japanese, 1634

Michael Kurobioye, Japanese, 1633

Lazarus of Kyoto, Japanese, 1637

 

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Dejima 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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It is quite the popular spot for people who want to relax while viewing the sea beyond as they

dine outdoors.

 

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Nagasaki Harbour

Located in the center of East Asia and is surrounded by the beautiful green mountains.

The city has flourished due to foreign trade through the port.  Now the port is home to Mitsubishi

Heavy Industries, which has one of Japan’s largest shipbuilding facilities.

 

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Not only ships but also many industrial goods such as wind and thermal generators are

manufactured and exported from Nagasaki. Recently, the port was changed by the appearance of

a beautiful park and Venus Bridge or the long cable-stay bridge. The port facilities will be further

improved as a major gateway with a long tradition of international exchange and together with a

geographically advantageous location.

 

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General information  

Address	1-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki-city
Access	a short walk from Dejima Tram Station a short walk from Tsuki-machi Tram Station 15 minutes walk from JR Nagasaki Station

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Mount Inasa

 

Mount Inasa is one of the best view spot in Nagasaki. 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 is chosen

the three Major Night View in Japan along with Kitakyushu-city and Sapporo,

and the three Major Night View in the World along with Hong Kong and Monaco.

 

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The three Major Night View in the World

 

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General information  

Access

・20 minutes by car from JR Nagasaki station

・By Nagasaki bus and ropeway 

    10 minutes from JR Nagasaki station to Fuchi-jinjya Ropeway station

    5 minutes from Fuchi-jinjya to sancho Ropeway station

・Inasayama Night View bus tour is available  from Hotels in Nagasaki-city

    by Nagasaki Yuran Bus

   

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Nagasaki

 

 

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Seishin girls’ School

 

Japan’s first Catholic girls’ school opened in 1891. It was relocated to a site built

in 1898. The building has now been renovated and is now Hotel Indigo Nagasaki.

The red brick structure and arched window frames remain intact, creating a nostalgic

Romanesque atmosphere.

 

 

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Oura Cathedral

 

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.

For this reason, the church faces Nishizaka hill. It was designated as a National Treasure in

1933 for its value as Japan’s oldest Gothic-style Cathedral.

 

 

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“On March 17, 1865, a group of peasants from Urakami came to the church and professed

their faith to Father Petitjean, thus revealing that Christianity had survived through the 

centuries of persecution. The white marble statue of the Holy Mother at the entrance was built

in commemoration of the dramatic discovery of the “Hidden Christians.

 

 

 

 

 

St. Andrew Chistian Seminary

 

St. Andrew Christian Seminary building stands on the eastern end of Dejima

and features a light blue exterior and a tower with a cross.

It is the oldest surviving Protestant Seminary building in Japan.

It was built as a church school in 1878 and opened the following year as the Dejima

Shinbashiguchi English and Japanese School.

It later changed its name to Dejima Shinbashiguchi Anglican Seminary and offered

theological education. After closing in 1886, it was used as accommodation for foreign

missionaries.

 

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