Sakitsu Settlement in Amakusa

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The Sakitsu Settlement in Amakusa is a beautiful and sacred settlement that conveys the history of unique Christian faith, also registered as a World Heritage site. The Gothic-style Sakitsu Church, which stands as if it melts into the scenery of a fishing village, gives a strong impression to visitors as a unique landscape where Japan's traditional village culture and Western faith are fused. If you walk along the old streets overlooking the quiet sea, you can feel the weight of history and the history of people's prayers on your skin. Having escaped excessive tourism, this place brings an unforgettable, valuable, and moving experience for intellectual travelers seeking spiritual peace and deep insight into history.

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Amakusa Takarajima Tourism Association

[HD] The citrus fruit of the Sun and the Village of Hidden Christians

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Kumamoto Prefectural Tourism Federation

Sakitsu Settlement in Amakusa

Address: Kawaurachorakitsu, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Website: https://www.t-island.jp/
Operator: Amakusa Takarajima Tourism Association

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