Christian Japan

Hidden for centuries. Open to pilgrims today.

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Kasuga Village & Mt Yasumandake (Hirado)

Hirado & IkitsukiHidden Christians (1614–1865)UNESCOverified

History

Hidden Christian village worshipping in the landscape (Mt Yasumandake) and sacred sites. UNESCO component 'Kasuga Village and Sacred Places in Hirado'.

Getting there

Car from Hirado (no regular bus; check locally).

Sources

From the library

  • Religiosity and Underground Life — full text read; mentioned on PDF pp. 16, 19

Coordinates 33.3608, 129.5217 (approximate)