Kuroshima Church

Kuroshima is an island located southeast of Hirado, off the coast of Sasebo. Many people came and settled here in the 18th century.

Kasuga Village

A village along the west coast of Hirado, facing out towards Ikitsuki island. Hirado was on the maritime route which linked Europe with India, China and Japan, and it accepted foreign trade along with foreign missionaries.

Mt. Yasumandake

A sacred mountain located on the west coast of Hirado, 536 metres above sea level.

Nakae no shima

An unpopulated island located 2km off the northwest coast of Hirado. The island is 400metres long and 50metres wide.

Former Nokubi Church

Designed and constructed by Tetsukawa Yosuke. Finished in 1908.

Remains of Nokubi village

Nokubi village was located in the centre of Nozaki island, and today the remains of former houses and traces of disused farmland can still be seen there, as well as Former Nokubi church. A trail which the village’s inhabitants made is also visible.

Remains of Funamori village

Located on the southern tip of Nozaki island, Funamori village consists of the remains of houses, disused farmland, a cemetery, the remains of an old wooden church (which was known as Setowaki Church) and an old trail.

Site of Honmura Public Office

Okinokojima Shrine

Site of the residence of Okinokojima Shrine priests

Site of a residence of a leader of Hidden Christians (Former Nokubi Church)

Site of a residence of a leader of Hidden Christianity (the original Nokubi Church)

Site of a residence of a leader of Hidden Christianity (remains of Funamori Village)

Hidden Christian graveyard (remains of Funamori Village)

Site of Setowaki Church

Maruoyama

Hidden Christian graveyard (Doyama Ruins)

Kozen-ji Temple

Site of a temporary church (on Kuroshima Island)