Hirado Settlement

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Located in the central part of Hirado Island, the Hirado Settlement is an atmospheric port town steeped in romantic history, having served as a stage for trade with Portugal and Holland during the Age of Discovery in the 16th century and becoming the earliest place in Japan to welcome Western culture. The iconic scenery of this settlement is the "View of Temples and Churches," where the spires and crosses of Catholic churches rise beautifully beyond the tiled roofs of traditional Japanese temples, offering a miraculous, blended aesthetic found nowhere else in the world. Walking along the stone-paved slopes infused with an exotic international mood while reflecting on the historic maritime era stimulates your intellect and sensibilities, bringing deep serenity and travel romance to your heart far away from busy daily life.