Nagasaki Pilgrimage 3 days tour
Discover something while visiting Christian Pilgrimage sites.
Christian history in Japan was started when St. Francis Xavier came to Japan as a first Christian
missionary in 1549. Then Christianity was spread in Nagasaki region. However, unparalleled
hidden Cristian history was started from when Toyotomi Hideyoshi Shogunate proclaimed Christian
ban in 1587. During ban on Christianity, people secretly continued to faith while surviving in the
midst of the conventional society and Japanese religions.
Since ban on the Christianity was lifted in 1873, new Christian history in Japan has begun.
Where to visit : Pilgrimage sites in Sotome, Nagasaki-city, Shimabara and Unzen
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・Charted taxi with English speaking driver who knows the places very well, and
can give you local information anywhere you will visit.
Option : Chartered taxi with Japanese drive if Professional Tour guide is requested
・Start and end of the tour is Fukuoka–city, please specify the place where you want
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Accommodation, to be selected from budget hotels to luxury properties
Day by Day
Day 1 Sotome & Nagasaki
Where to explore
Sotome Pilgrimage sites / UNESCO World Heritage Hidden Christian sites
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On an elevation commanding a view over the Sea of Goto, Father Marc Marie de Rotz established a church at his own expense 1882. The building was extended and renovated again and again. A statue of Mary that he ordered from France is standing in the bell tower. |
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The setting of Endo Shusaku’s novel Silence. Sotome is blessed with a unique history and culture of Christianity. In particular, the area in which the Endo Shusaku Literary Museum stands is known as the site of a Christian village, one of Endo’s most notable work, Silence. |
Nagasaki
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Nagasaki China town at shinchi is one of the big three china town in Japan. There are about 50 Chinese restaurants and many Chinese sundries shops in there. |
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Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan Nishizaka hill is the most significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. The 26 Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by crucifixion on February 5, 1597.Their martyrdom is especially significant in the history of the Catholic Church in Japan. |
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Oura Cathedral / UNESCO World Heritage 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.” Missionary Church of Paris to dedicate prayers to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka hill. |
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Glover Garden / UNESCO World Heritage Glover Garden has nine Western style buildings. The Glover’s Residence built in 1863 and is Japan’s oldest wooden Western–style building has been registered on UNESCO World Heritages The elegant scenery of Nagasaki harbor view from Glover Garden can be enjoyed. |
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It is 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 are ranked among Japan’s three best night views. |
Itinerary
Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Nagasaki-city
Lunch at China Town
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Stay at Nagasaki–city
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The museum exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic bomb showing the lead-up to this tragic day, the history of the development of nuclear arms and our desire for peace. |
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The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945. The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of lives were lost. |
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Completed in 1955, ten years after the Atomic bombing. The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on a 4 meter tall pedestal. The raised arm points to the threat of nuclear weapons and the out-stretched arm symbolizes peace. |
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One of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Nita Pass in Unzen is magnificent. Azaleas, green leaves, brilliant autumnal tints of maples and silver frost represent each season of the year. |
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Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted from the springs, and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area. This is a striking reminder that Unzen Volcano is still very much alive. |
Itinerary
Day 3 Shimabara
Where to explore
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The Christian pilgrimage site, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. The battle field of Shimabara Rebellion which was a peasant uprising agaist bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the leadership of Amakusa Shiro in 1637. |
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Located in Shimabara-city and was built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who was regarded as a master of castle building. The castle, which took 7 years to complete, is also known as “Moritake Castle”. |
Itinerary
Transfer to Minami Shimabara
Lunch at Shimabara, local cuisine Guzoni
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Map of Nagasaki-prefecture
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