⛩️ Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
UNESCO World Heritage Site commemorating centuries of religious persecution and faith
📋 Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018
- Comprises 12 components: ten villages, Hara Castle ruins, and Ōura Cathedral
- Spans Nagasaki and Kumamoto prefectures in northwestern Kyushu
- Reflects 250+ years of Christian persecution and clandestine religious practice (1603–1873)
The Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region document a unique chapter in religious history—the survival and adaptation ...