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Follow one of the most powerful stories in Japan’s Christian history, from martyrdom and persecution to the survival and rediscovery of faith. Begin at Nishizaka, where the Twenty-Six Martyrs were executed in 1597, and explore the history of Christianity’s arrival in Japan, the centuries of suppression that followed, and the believers who continued their faith in secret. With the Oura Cathedral option, the story continues to the church where Hidden Christians revealed themselves in 1865. Rather than treating these sites as separate landmarks, your guide connects them as chapters of the same story—one of sacrifice, endurance, and faith preserved across generations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument at Nishizaka Park. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign panel.
Itinerary
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126 Martyrs Museum
Begin at Nishizaka, where twenty-six Christians were crucified in 1597. Inside the museum, trace the arrival of Christianity in Japan, its early acceptance, the growing persecution of believers, and the long history of Christians who continued their faith in secret. Your guide will connect these events to the story of the Hidden Christians and prepare you for the later “Discovery of Faith” at Oura Cathedral.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Oura Catholic Church
Visit Oura Cathedral, built in honor of the Twenty-Six Martyrs and facing toward Nishizaka, the site of their martyrdom. Learn how this church became the setting for the remarkable 1865 “Discovery of Hidden Christians,” when local believers revealed a faith preserved through generations of persecution. Inside, see the statue of the Virgin Mary associated with that historic encounter and explore the continuing story of Christianity in Nagasaki.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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