Highlights / Hidden Christians Pilgrimage Tour in Goto islands
Joined 2024
Visit some historical sites of Japanese Hidden Christians in Goto, Nagasaki.
Highlights:
churches, museums, persecution sites, Hidden Christians' graveyards and lunch in Fukue island.
Note: This tour is NOT in the mainland Nagasaki
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pickup at your hotel (Fukue Island)
- Most of churches and museums open at 9am, so hopefully pick up and greet around that time in the city center, Fukue area.
Dozaki church
The most iconic church in the island.
Inside is the museum in which they display multiple items that Hidden Christians used for the religious activities.
Approx. 1hour
Kusuhara persecution site and church
The spot of the biggest persecution, and the church dedicated for the martyrs.
Physically a tiny building but history-wise the most impactful place.
Mainly the guide would share what has happened here and hopefully have a time for a short prayer.
Approx.30mins
Lunch
Enjoy local foods in Goto!
The island is known for food heaven, especially local fish are the best!
Most of local restaurants in this island are open irregularly, so the guide will arrange the reservation.
Please let me know allergies and any requests.
Optionally I can prepare a quick lunch box too.
Approx.30-60mins
Fuchinomoto graveyard and explore Miiraku area
Fuchinomoto: where Hidden Christians rest in peace.
The area is full of breathtaking scenery, the best spot for watching sunset.
Miiraku: one of the biggest christian community in this island.
Another persecution site, graveyards and the church nearby.
Some of the spots are literally hidden that probably most of people wouldn't even be able to find.
Approx.1-2hours
Drop off at your hotel
Most of sites close at 5pm.
After that, the roads start to get really dark (literally no street lights!).
So I'd like to take you back to the hotel around that time, considering the safety.
Sunset time: 5pm in winter, 7pm in summer.
From the last spot to city center, it takes about an hour.
Ending Point
At your hotel (Fukue Island)
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
・a private vehicle (Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear, the guide drives)
・gas and parking fee
・pickup/dropoff at your hotel
・a bottle of water for each individual
・small pack(s) of on-the-way snack
・entrance fee for museums :￥300/pax for Dozaki church (please cover for the guide too, thank you!)
・lunch fee (please cover for the guide too, thank you!)
Tour Important Information
* This tour is NOT in the mainland Nagasaki, the guests need to get to Fukue island by themselves.
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* Please let me know if you are more than 5 people.
* The tour may be canceled due to weather conditions.
I'm open to more flexible or customized tour, so let me know if you have any requests or questions!
Regularly either on Saturday or Sunday morning, I have Bible study.
This is relatively easy to fix depending on the tour schedule, but I might not be able to guide consecutively on these two days.
One day for a full-day tour and the other for a half day tour is possible.
There are only few people who are the descendants of Hidden Christians, and I'm trying my best to put meeting with them in the tour.
This totally depends on their schedule so please let me know as early as possible if you wish to.
Important message from the supplier
I do multiple things for living (Music producer, cook, spearfisher, interpreter, etc).
Some days might not be available because of that.
On the other hand, I will try my best to be as flexible as possible for you.
My strong point is, having local connections and multiple experiences/skills above and putting it together to make very unique tours.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Yuki S.
Hi I'm Yuki.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, moved to Goto islands in Nagasaki in 2019.
My wife and I have traveled 35 plus countries before Covid, with a crowdfunded project.
I am a christian (protestant).
I am passionate with meeting new people from different backgrounds.
My hope is, knowing different culture or history here will become the trigger to open up your new door.
$324/ per group
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