Japan Kumamoto Amakusa Sightseeing Bus World Cultural Heritage Sakitsu Village Course 1-Day Sightseeing Tour
- This sightseeing bus allows you to efficiently tour the highlights of Amakusa in one day without having to arrange your own transportation.
- You can easily enjoy the nature and culture of Amakusa without having to worry about driving a rental car or navigating complicated public transportation.
- This course includes the Sakitsu Village, which is a component of the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region," as well as Oe Church, which symbolizes the Christian culture of Amakusa.
- Visit Sakitsu Church and three museums that convey the history of that time in one day. A Japanese-speaking guide who knows the area well will accompany you on the tour bus and provide easy-to-understand explanations of the highlights and historical background of each area.
- This is a comprehensive course that allows you to experience more deeply the quiet village scenery and unique history of Amakusa, which are hard to find in other parts of Japan.
- Please have lunch at the restaurant in the roadside station "Miyajidake Scarecrow Village," which was repurposed from the former Miyajidake Elementary School. (Lunch will be served at Amuri on days when the station is closed: the first and third Wednesdays.)
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- World Cultural Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" and Christian Story Course
This is a packed course that visits Oe Sakitsu Church, a symbol of Amakusa's Christian culture (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), a component of the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region," as well as three museums that convey the history of Christianity to the present day. (Depending on the travel time, the stop at the Amakusa Christian Museum may vary.)
- Accompanied by a national or regional licensed guide-interpreter: No
(Admission fees marked with ★ must be paid separately)
★Amakusa Collegiokan: [Admission Fee] Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and middle school students 150 yen
★Amakusa Rosario Hall: [Admission Fee] Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and middle school students 150 yen
★Minatoya: [Fee] 100 yen per person
- Facility closing days: Rosario Hall: Closed on Wednesdays, Collegio Hall: Closed on Thursdays, Scarecrow Village: Closed on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
*If a public holiday falls on a day, the museum will be closed the following day. If a day falls on a closed day, the time available to tour the facilities before and after the holiday will be longer.
*On days when Scarecrow Village is closed, lunch will be served at Amuri on your own.
[Round-trip viewing ticket]
You can visit four museums at a great price: Amakusa Christian Museum, Amakusa Collegio Museum, Amakusa Rosary Museum, and Sakitsu Museum Minatoya.
The usual adult admission fee for all four museums is 1,000 yen, but this will be reduced to 600 yen (a 400 yen saving!). Comprehensive viewing tickets are on sale at each museum. Please purchase them when you participate on the day.
Round-trip ticket price: 600 yen for adults, 400 yen for high school students, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students *Valid for 7 days
Sakitsu Village, a World Heritage Site, is located in Kawaura Town, Amakusa City. During the period when Christianity was prohibited, Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity coexisted in this village, fostering a form of faith unique to a fishing village. During the period of Christian missionary work, missionary work began in Sakitsu in 1569 by the Jesuit friar Almeida, and most villagers became Christians. A church and a residence (residence) for missionaries were built within the village, and a confraria (faith organization) consisting of three small groups was formed to support the church. According to Luis Frois's "History of Japan," Sakitsu Village was known as "Sashinotsu" and was considered an important center of faith, and medals and rosaries from the missionary period have been preserved to support this.
[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, working together with local believers. On the grounds are statues of Father Garnier, affectionately known as Mr. Pater, and the Virgin Mary of Lourdes, which remain symbols of Amakusa Christianity to this day. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, the simple yet warm ceiling, and window decorations.
![[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, working together with local believers. On the grounds are statues of Father Garnier, affectionately known as Mr. Pater, and the Virgin Mary of Lourdes, which remain symbols of Amakusa Christianity to this day. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, the simple yet warm ceiling, and window decorations.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_145384/20230613072857_WTXrx/jpg)
[Miyajidake Scarecrow Village Roadside Station] A roadside station has opened in Miyajidake Town, famous for its scarecrows! The former Miyajidake Elementary School building has been renovated to include a product hall selling agricultural products, a restaurant where you can try making soba noodles, and an indoor permanent display of scarecrows.
![[Miyajidake Scarecrow Village Roadside Station] A roadside station has opened in Miyajidake Town, famous for its scarecrows! The former Miyajidake Elementary School building has been renovated to include a product hall selling agricultural products, a restaurant where you can try making soba noodles, and an indoor permanent display of scarecrows.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_145384/20230613075659_OfuOU/jpg)
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[Travel conditions]
Departure/Destination: Kumamoto
Length of trip: Day trip
Transportation: Express bus
Operating bus company: Sanko Bus Company
Meal conditions: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Available accommodation: None
Minimum number of participants: 1
Tour conductors: 0
Guide: 1 *Only in some sections
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: KASSE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Address: 9th floor, Taiyo Life Kumamoto Building, 4-3 Hanabatacho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City
Registration number: Kumamoto Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-276
Travel industry association: All Japan Association of Travel Agents (ANTA)
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Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Adults: Junior high school students and above Child: Elementary school students and preschoolers: Free if no seat is required, but if a seat is required please apply at the Child rate.
There will be no refunds if the service is not provided due to customer reasons.
There may be sudden changes to the tour due to church events. In such cases, the tour will be omitted or you will be able to see the church from the car window. (The church is a place where believers offer prayers. Please view with discretion.)
Please note that Sakitsu Church may not be open to the public due to services, etc. Other facilities may also not be open to the public due to their circumstances.
Please note that tours may be canceled due to church events. In such cases, the tour will be omitted or you will be able to enjoy the view from the car window. (The church is a place where believers offer prayers. Please view with discretion.)
A guide will accompany you to each spot on the Amakusa Tour Bus. If you would like to explore independently, please ask the guide directly on the day. However, please be sure to return to the bus before departure time.
Lunch is not included. Lunch time is reserved, so please take it yourself. (Roadside Station Kakashi no Sato or Amuri)
A guide will accompany you to each spot. Please note that, as a general rule, self-guided tours are not permitted.
Please refrain from entering off-site areas or private property at each viewing location.
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