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🌿 World Heritage Site・Sakitsu Village

First, I saw the commemorative marker for the “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region” World Heritage Site.

On a quiet afternoon, I strolled through the sparsely populated World Heritage Site of Sakitsu Village. There was no bustling commercial district or crowd of people, so I could take my time observing the houses, streets, and residents’ daily lives.

Sakitsu Village weaves together faith, history, traditional homes, mountains, and the sea.

Christianity went through a period when it was banned. The older guides told stories about this fishing village and how the faith continued to live on here.

A quiet little place where you can walk slowly, look around at your own pace, and take in the stories that remain here.

“Take part in a famous life, enjoy life”〜

A gorgeous Gothic-style church stands among the simple homes of this rustic fishing village.

The architectural details are delicate and beautiful, and it bears witness to the area's history of faith.

It was built with a mix of reinforced concrete and wood because of limited funds at the time, which actually became one of its unique highlights.

This small fishing village by the port gives you a glimpse into the history of Christianity in Japan. Transportation in the countryside isn't very convenient though.