100 [Amakusa Tour Bus] Guided tour of the World Heritage site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village"

10:05

Hondo Bus Center (reception accepted 10 minutes before) [Pick-up point] ① 09:45 Amakusa Airport ② 10:05 Hondo Bus Center * Please inform us of your pick-up location and time when making your reservation.

10:15

Amakusa Christian Museum and Christian Cemetery This museum is divided into four zones and displays the history of Amakusa Christians, focusing on the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, in an easy-to-understand way. The museum displays about 200 items, including weapons used in the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, the Amakusa Shiro Camp Flag, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, a fumie (a picture of a Christian persecution period), and the Maria Kannon Bodhisattva, which recalls the lives of hidden Christians.

11:25

Hondo Bus Center (reception accepted 10 minutes before) [Pick-up point] ③11:25 Hondo Bus Center *You cannot visit the Amakusa Christian Museum and Christian Cemetery from this pick-up point *Please let us know your pick-up location and time when making your reservation.

11:50

[Lunch on your own] Roadside Station Miyajidake Scarecrow Village Lunch on your own *On days when Scarecrow Village is closed, you will have lunch at Aimura Village. This roadside station is the first of its kind in Western Japan, and was repurposed from Miyajidake Elementary School, which closed in March 2012. It is the first of its kind in Western Japan, and is home to a permanent scarecrow exhibit that utilizes the school building and the vast grounds of the schoolyard, hands-on tours and classes for all seasons, and regular markets in the event plaza, all of which are held at large and small events. Through these events, it has become a lively seasonal exchange hub and a place for tourism exchange between the local community and many customers.

13:20

Amakusa College Hall

14:05

World Heritage Site Sakitsu Village Walking Tour - Minatoya Sakitsu Village, where traces of Christianity from its hidden period to its revival period remain, is one of the constituent assets of the "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Regions." In 1888, about 15 years after the ban on Christianity was lifted, the wooden Sakitsu Church was completed under Sakitsu Suwa Shrine. The current building was built in 1934 during the time of French missionary Father Harbes, and the interior of the massive Gothic-style church is covered with tatami mats, which is rare in Japan. The gentle light pours in through the vibrant stained glass, creating a tranquil space. It is also known as the "Church of the Sea" as it stands beside the calm waters of Yokaku Bay.

15:15

Amakusa Rosario Museum The Amakusa Rosario Museum conveys to the present day the lifestyle, faith and culture of the hidden Christians in Amakusa. Valuable relics such as the Maria Kannon, a holy water jar used in funeral ceremonies, and a prefecturally designated Important Cultural Property "sutra eraser jar," as well as a reproduction of a "hidden room" made for secret worship, tell the story of the people's faith. The video hall shows the history of Amakusa's Christians, its nature and scenic spots, and the daily lives of the people of Amakusa. *Closed every Wednesday

15:40

Oe Church This is the earliest church built in Amakusa after the lifting of the ban on Christianity. The current building was built in 1933 by French missionary Father Garnier in cooperation with local believers. On the grounds, there is a statue of Father Garnier, affectionately known as Mr. Pater, and a statue of the Virgin Mary of Lourdes, which remain symbols of Amakusa Christianity even today. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, the simple yet warm ceiling, and window decorations. *Photography and videography are prohibited inside the church.

17:10

Hondo Bus Center (drop-off only) [Drop-off point] ①16:30 Shimoda Onsen Fureaikan Plat ②17:10 Hondo Bus Center ③17:25 Amakusa Airport *Please let us know your drop-off location when making your reservation.