Christian Japan

Hidden for centuries. Open to pilgrims today.

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Dozaki Church (Fukue)

Goto & islandsRediscovery (1865–1873)partly verified

History

First church built in the Goto Islands after the ban was lifted (current brick building 1908); now a museum of Hidden Christian artifacts.

Getting there

Bus/car from Fukue port.

Sources

From the library

  • Downes, 'Kakure Kirishitan' (on Christal Whelan's film Otaiya) — Hidden Christians of the Goto Islands

Coordinates 32.735, 128.865 (approximate)