Great Martyrdom of Edo memorial (Takanawa)

History

In December 1623, about 50 Christians, including Jerome de Angelis and Simon Yempo, were burned at Fuda-no-tsuji, Takanawa. Memorial near Sengakuji.

Getting there

Near Takanawa Gateway/Sengakuji. [Exact spot approximate]

Sources

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Edo_Martyrdom

From the library

• Morris, 'Anti-Kirishitan Surveillance in Early Modern Japan' (Surveillance & Society 2018) — 1614 edict, fumie, temple registration

Coordinates 35.64472, 139.74222