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Kumamoto
Amakusa / Hitoyoshi
Traditional Culture

Sakitsu Church

Japan, 539 Sakitsu, Kawaura-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 863-1204

"Sakitsu Village in Amakusa" is registered as one of the components of the World Cultural Heritage Site. The current Sakitsu Church was built in 1934 on the site where strict "Efumiko" (traditional Japanese footsteps) were practiced during the period when Christianity was prohibited. The interior is open to the public free of charge.

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Telephone number 0969-78-6000
Website https://www.t-island.jp/spot/86
Access
  • ・2 hours 40 minutes by car from Kumamoto City(via National Route 266) ・2 hours 10 minutes by car from Matsubase IC on the Kyushu Expressway ・45 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport ・1 minute walk from the "Church Entrance" bus stop
Language 日本語
Last Update ： 2026.01.31   National Recreation Hot Spring Area Council

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