Tour Descriptions

• Nagasaki city / 4Hour
• This is the village of Hidden Christians, which was used as the setting for the novel and the movie "Silence". In addition, each district of Sotome enjoys a prime location overlooking the Sumou-nada Sea.

What's Included

• Round-trip shuttle
• English guide
• Admission fee

Tour Prices

Group of 2 person

￥35,500/1person

Group of 3 person

￥30,000/1person

• Cab fare and parking fee included.

Overview

• Private Transfer by Cab
• Visiting famous tourist spots in Nagasaki with an English-speaking guide!
• The Guide supports your sightseeing.
• Visiting Sotome area and World Heritage Churches.

The Experience

Karematsu shrine

There are only three Christian shrines in Japan that enshrine the missionary Father Saint Jiwan. It is called "Karematsu-san" and is considered to be a "sacred place for hidden Christians". In front of the shrine, there is a large rock named “Prayer Rock” where people gathered to pray secretly under strict crackdown on believers under the ban on Christianity.

Kurosaki Church

In 1897, under the guidance of Father de Rotz, the grounds were laid and completed in 1920. It is also known for being the stage of Shusaku Endo's novel "Silence", and from the place where the church is built, you can see the Sumo Nada with its beautiful blue sea.

Shusaku Endo Museum and Shopping

A museum that introduces the life and footsteps of Shusaku Endo, who wrote "Silence" set in the Sotome area. Shopping at Michi-no-Eki Yuhigaoka Sotome: Enjoy shopping and the majestic view of the islands of Sumo-nada sea.

Ono church

In 1893, as a traveling church of Shitsu Church, Father de Rotz designed and finished it as a simple and robust setting. The outer wall, which is made by piling up local natural stones, is called the so-called "de Rotz wall", which makes full use of the architectural techniques of Father de Rotz.

Shitsu church

Built in 1882 by Marc Marie de Rotz, a French missionary, this church was built on a hill in Shitsu village in the Sotome district. Renovations in 1891 and 1909 almost completed the present appearance, and the pure white outer wall and two towers have become an impressive appearance.

Father de Rotz musium

In 1879, Father de Rotz, who was assigned as the head priest of the Sotome district, never returned to his home country and, with a deep love for humanity and a wonderful frontier spirit, worked in social welfare, civil engineering, architecture, medical care, and education in the Sotome district. This memorial hall was opened in 1968 to tell his legacy and convey his great achievements to the present day.

Itinerary

• We have been licensed by the Archdiocese about photos of the church.

How to Use

• Voucher will be sent via email. Please print and show your voucher at the designated location.

Notice

• This is private tour, you will not share guide and transporation with other guest.
• The minimum number of participants is 2 person.

Additional Info

• Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time.
• Times are subject to change with or without notice.
• Not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation Policy

Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee

• Cancellation made at least 11 days before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
• Cancel during 8 ~ 10 days of departure, will charge 20%
• Cancel during 2 ~ 7 days of departure, will charge 30%
• Cancel on 1 days before departure, will charge 40%
• Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund