⛪ Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
UNESCO World Heritage components including Kasuga Village and Mount Yasumandake
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2018
- Comprises 12 components: ten villages, Hara Castle ruins, and Ōura Cathedral
- Located across Nagasaki and Kumamoto prefectures on Kyushu Island
- Preserves testimony to hidden Christian (Kakure Kirishitan) communities during 250+ years of religious persecution
The Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region represent one of Japan's most historically significant cultural landscapes. Spanning ...