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Pilgrimage route

In the footsteps of the 26 Martyrs

Pilgrimages

In short

In the winter of 1597 the 26 were led from Kyoto to Nagasaki. Pilgrims retrace the road in stages, ending on Nishizaka Hill.

Duration5+ days
Stops4
UNESCO stops0

Step by step

  1. 十
    1

    Starting point of the 26 Martyrs

    Kyoto, where the march began.

    20 min

  2. 十
    2

    Great Martyrdom of Kyoto memorial

    The Kamo River, scene of the Great Martyrdom of 1619.

    20 min

  3. University of Santo Tomas UST Takayama Ukon Statue.jpg3

    Takatsuki Castle ruins / Takayama Ukon statue

    Takatsuki, castle of Takayama Ukon.

    45 min

  4. Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument March 27 2022 various 17 36 35 129000.jpeg4

    Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument & Museum

    Nishizaka Hill, Nagasaki.

    1 h

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