Hidden Christian Pilgrimage ⑤: HIRADO & IKITSUKI island (from SASEBO)
Joined 2018
Visit the major Catholic pilgrimage spots of HIRADO & IKITSUKI Island including 2 of 12 Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki region World heritage in HIRADO. Tour time will be flexible from 7 to 9 hours depending on the number of spots you visit. Customers can choose the spots to visit. Some spots need admission fees. Two World Heritage sites are included on the tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or somewhere in Sasebo city
- In the case of the remote place from central Sasebo, meet-up fee will be higher, and waste your time, too.
Designated place in SASEBO
Meet-up at your hotel or somewhere in SASEBO. Drive to the first spot.
(standard) TABIRA Cathoric Church:
Observe inside (need to book) and outside of the church, possibly cannot observe inside because of religious events.
The church was built in 1918.
(standard) HIRADO-OHHASHI bridge:
Connect the mainland with HIRADO island, drive through, if you want, can walk on the bridge side walk.
(optional) HIRADO Castle,:
The main castle of the HIRADO domain. Only walk around free area.
(standard) Xavier Memorial Church & Buddist Temples:
Observe inside and outside of the church, possibly cannot observe inside because of the religious ivents.
(optional) MATSURA History Museum:
Exhibits the collections of Matsura clan who ruled the northern area of Nagasaki since the 13th century. Admission fee
(optional) YAMANO Church:
Firstly built in 1887, present church was built in 1924. Observe inside and outside of the church, possibly cannot observe inside because of the condition.
(standard) NAKAENOSHIMA island (Wrold Heritage Site):
A small uninhabited island of martyrdom on the sea, sacrid island for the hidden christians, only observe from HIRADO island
(optional) KASUGA Community (World Heritage Site):
Beautiful terraced pad field made by hidden Christians, walk around to observe
(standard) IKITSUKI OHHASHI bridge:
connect HIRADO with IKITSUKI, drive through, can't walk on the bridge.
(standard)KUROSE NO TSUJI Martyrdom monument:
A monument that memorized Gaspal NISHI who was the first martyrized Christian in IKITSUKI island in 1609.
(optional) YAMADA Church:
Built in 1912 by Yosuke Tetsukawa. Observe inside and outside of the church, possibly cannot observe inside because of the condition.
(standard) HIMOSA Church:
Firstly built in 1885, the present one was built in 1929 by Yosuke Tetsukawa. Observe inside and outside of the church, possibly cannot observe inside because of the condition.
(standard) HOKI Church:
Built in 1898. Observe inside and outside of the church, possibly cannot observe inside because of the condition.
Designated place in SASEBO
Drive back to SASEBO, dismiss, tour ends.
Ending Point
At your hotel or somewhere in Sasebo city, in the case of the remote area from Sasebo, you will be charged extra fee in cash.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
〇guiding fee (5,000JPY×8hours+Meet-up fee: 3,500=43,500 JPY)
〇guiding fee (6,000JPY×8hours+Meet-up fee: 3,500=51,500 JPY)
〇Meet-up fee: 3,500 JPY in Sasebo (guide's transportation back and forth to the meet place)
〇Car-related Fee (Private car, Rental car and Taxi fees)
〇Public transportation (if used)
〇Admission at each pay facility
※Parking fee and toll-road are included in the car-related fee above
Tour Important Information
Meet-up time can be changed by coordination after the booking.
Admission fees for pay facilities and lunch are not included in the tour price, so you need to pay on-site.
We might not be able to observe inside of the churches because of the church condition(Sunday MASS, special event, etc...).
Up to 4 guests can accommodate my private car (5 pax car) , but if you are more than 4 guests, we have to use a rental car (5-8 pax) or a Jumbo Taxi (8 pax) for transportation. I inform you estimated rental car or taxi cost in the proposal tour itinerary before your booking.
On Sunday morning, almost of the church have MASS, so might not be able to observe inside.
Important message from the supplier
My guiding rate is 5,000 JPY hourly (up to 4 pax), and 6,000 JPY hourly (5 to 8 pax), and a Meet-up fee (Guide's transportation fee back and forth to the meeting spot) is 5,000 JPY (in Nagasaki city).
For example, an 8-hour tour for 4 pax costs 40,000 JPY plus 5,000 JPY; 45,000 JPY is the tour price. You pay for this when you book the tour.
Please remember you will pay for the admission of pay facilities and meals on-site.
Up to 4 customers are accommodated in my private car (Toyota Prius), but more than 4 guests need to rent a suitable size rental car (5 to 8 pax) or hire a jumbo taxi (8 pax max) during the tour. The rental car and taxi costs vary depending on the conditions, so my published tour price doesn't include car costs. If you use my private car, you will pay 4,000 JPY (including the parking, toll road and fuel).
After the negotiation of the tour, I will fix the car-related price and add this price to the published tour price so that you realize the total tour price before you book it.
You only pay the admission of pay facilities and meals on-site.
My coverage areas are all over Nagasaki, Saga, and Fukuoka Prefectures, including the remote islands of Nagasaki. But I live in near Omura city in Nagasaki Pref., so far places from my house cost more Meet-up fee (Guide's transportation back and forth to the meeting place).
Additionally, I work in Nagasaki and Okinawa, in two prefectures for about half a month each place. So if you intend to travel to Okinawa, visit my Okinawa account page, and check my schedule calendar of Okinawa.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Hello, everyone!! My name is Yukihiro(行博), call me "HERO". I'm eager to introduce this unique country, Japan to foreign guests. I am not a professional interpreter. I have retired from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force(JGSDF=Japanese Army) on March 2018.
大家好！ 我名字叫xing2 bo2, 請叫我xing bo。我喜歡跟外國遊客分享這個很有意思的國家---日本國。我是個業餘的翻譯導遊, 不太專業, 在2018年3月我退休了日本陸上自衛隊（日本陸軍）。
I have spent most of my career as a Army NCO(Non-commissioned officer) . My job experiences are only in the military, but there are variety of specialties, so I didn't feel boredom. I lived in many places all over Japan, such as Hokkaido 10years, Chiba 15years, Okinawa 8years and more places.
我在軍隊當陸軍士官過了大部分的生活。我的工作經驗只在軍隊內，但是它有很多兵種和工作，所以我沒有膩了。我住過日本各地的很多地方，例如北海道１０年，千葉縣１５年，沖繩16年還有別的有些地方。
I am working for the half of month as a tour-conductor in Okinawa Japan. Rest of month, I live in Nagasaki Prefecture, and work as a Triple Lights interpreter tour guide.
我一邊在沖繩當旅遊服務員大概半個月，一邊在九州長崎當Triple Lights的翻譯導游工作剩餘的月。
I am registered as a Okinawa prefectural interpreter tour guide (English & Chinese), but don't have a whole Japan area certification. So I am brushing my skill up to get it.
我登記了沖繩縣的地域翻譯導遊（英／中文），可是沒有全國的。所以為了獲得全國導遊資格，我正在繼續學外語。
I speak English, Chinese (simplify & traditional) , no problem to guide you, not like a native though.
我會說英語和中文(簡／繁)，作為您的導游沒問題，沒有母語的人那麼好。
Reviews
Marjorie K.
“Great Day Touring Sasebo with Hero”
We had a wonderful time with Hero who met us at the cruise terminal with a very comfortable van for our group of 5. He had a printed itinerary that outlined where we would visit. 9:00 Drive to Hirado Island (40 mins). Guide will wait until we disembark. We went to Hirado Island and visited Hirado Castle, Xavier Memorial Church, and had a delicious sushi lunch. We proceeded to Mikawachi pottery town where we visited the museum and so beautiful pottery and visited local shops and kilns where we got to see amazing pottery. He managed our time very efficiently but it didn't feel rushed. Hero was very warm, engaging and also very thoughtful. He gave us a bag of yummy homemade donuts which he made! I highly recommend Hero for your visit to Sasebo/Hirado area.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Thank you very much for the great review of my tour. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Sorry for the long drive. We could visit 2 areas that are apart from the Cruise Port instead. If we can have another opportunity in Nagasaki or Okinawa, I hope to guide you again. Hero
Diane K.
“An excellent day with Hero”
Hero was the perfect guide. He was very responsive and wonderful about having to adjust our times slightly. Hero was early to meet us and kept a very efficient schedule throughout the day. We saw everything we requested and he took us to the most delicious lunch we have ever had at his favorite restaurant. We also had a special surprise when Hero brought out a tea ceremony for us complete with cakes he had baked himself. We had the perfect day with him as our guide I highly recommend him.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Hi Diane, Thank you very much for the great review of me. I appreciate it. I had a wonderful time with both of you, too. If we can have another opportunity, I wanna guide you other places in Nagasaki or in Okinawa. I hope to see you again somewhere some time. Best regards, Hero
Gunge T.
“The best tour guide for Hirado and Ikitsuki!”
Hero is highly knowledgeable about the history of the Hidden Christians, and we learned a great deal from him. He is also friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking to make the most of your visit to Hirado and Ikitsuki, Hero’s tour is the perfect choice.
Yukihiro (Hero)行博
Hi Gunge san, Thank you very much for overwhelming great review to me, I appreciate it. また機会がございましたら宜しくお願いします。 Hero 中山行博
$301/ per group
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