十Christian Japan
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Pilgrimage route

Hirado, Ikitsuki & Kuroshima

Pilgrimages

In short

A drive through the north of Nagasaki prefecture, from Sasebo's island church to the terraced fields of the hidden faith.

Duration2 days
Stops4
UNESCO stops3

Step by step

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    Kuroshima Village & Church

    Morning ferry from Ainoura to Kuroshima.

    Half dayUNESCO

  2. Hirado Catholic Church 1.jpg2

    St Francis Xavier Memorial Church

    Cross to Hirado for the view of temples and church.

    45 min

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    Kasuga Village & Mt Yasumandake

    Kasuga's terraces and the sacred mountain.

    Half dayUNESCO

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    Nakaenoshima Island

    Look out to the island of the martyrs.

    ViewpointUNESCO

Practical notes