Christian Japan

Hidden for centuries. Open to pilgrims today.

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Kanazawa Catholic Church (Ukon memorial)

HokurikuChristian Century (1549–1614)partly verified

History

Ukon spent ~26 years in Kanazawa under the Maeda clan before his 1614 exile; a statue commemorates him.

Getting there

Central Kanazawa.

Sources

Coordinates 36.565, 136.656 (approximate)