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[Route bus trip] Take the Rapid Amakusa Express to the World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" (departing from Kumamoto)
[Route bus trip] Take the Rapid Amakusa Express to the World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" (departing from Kumamoto)
[Route bus trip] Take the Rapid Amakusa Express to the World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" (departing from Kumamoto)
[Route bus trip] Take the Rapid Amakusa Express to the World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" (departing from Kumamoto)
[Route bus trip] Take the Rapid Amakusa Express to the World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" (departing from Kumamoto)

[Route bus trip] Take the Rapid Amakusa Express to the World Heritage Site "Amakusa's Sakitsu Village" (departing from Kumamoto)

Japan-Kyushu , Kumamoto , Amakusa , Kumamoto City
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  • Departing from Kumamoto City! A bus trip where you can fully experience the charm of Amakusa! The Amakusa Gurutto Sightseeing Bus is a sightseeing bus where you can experience the charm of Amakusa. A guide will board with you from Hondo Bus Center and show you the charm of Amakusa.
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point
Minimum participant requirement1 traveler
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Sightseeing typeMuseum tour, Historic site tour, Bus tour
TransportBus tour

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  • World 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, which is a component part of the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region" (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), and three museums that tell the history of Christianity to the present day. (Depending on the travel time, the number of stops at the Amakusa Christian Museum may vary.)

● National or local licensed guide-interpreter accompaniment: No


(Admission fees marked with ★ must be paid separately)

★Amakusa Collejokan: [Admission fee] 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for high school students, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students

★Amakusa Rosario Hall: [Admission fee] 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for high school students, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students

★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 the day, the museum will be closed the following day. If a public holiday falls on a closed day, the time to tour the facilities before and after the holiday will be longer.

*On days when Scarecrow Village is closed, lunch will be served on your own at Aimura Village.

[World Cultural Heritage Site: Sakitsu Settlement] Located in Kawauura-cho, Amakusa City, Sakitsu is a settlement where Buddhism, Shinto, and Christianity coexisted during the period of religious persecution, fostering a unique form of faith specific to fishing villages. During the era of Christian missionary work, missionary work in Sakitsu began in 1569 by the Jesuit friar Almeida, and most of the villagers became Christians. A church and missionary residences were built within the settlement, and a confraternity (religious organization) consisting of three small groups was formed to support the church. According to Luis Frois's "History of Japan," Sakitsu settlement was called "Sashinotsu" and was considered important as a center of faith, and this is supported by the fact that medals and rosaries from the missionary period have been preserved there.

[World Cultural Heritage Site: Sakitsu Settlement] Located in Kawauura-cho, Amakusa City, Sakitsu is a settlement where Buddhism, Shinto, and Christianity coexisted during the period of religious persecution, fostering a unique form of faith specific to fishing villages. During the era of Christian missionary work, missionary work in Sakitsu began in 1569 by the Jesuit friar Almeida, and most of the villagers became Christians. A church and missionary residences were built within the settlement, and a confraternity (religious organization) consisting of three small groups was formed to support the church. According to Luis Frois's "History of Japan," Sakitsu settlement was called "Sashinotsu" and was considered important as a center of faith, and this is supported by the fact that medals and rosaries from the missionary period have been preserved there.

[Ooe Church] This is the first church built in Amakusa after Christianity was legalized. The current building was constructed in 1933 by Father Garnier, a French missionary, in collaboration with local parishioners. On the grounds are a statue of Father Garnier, affectionately known as "Pater-san," and a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, which remain symbolic of Amakusa Christianity. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, a simple yet warm ceiling, and decorative windows.

[Ooe Church] This is the first church built in Amakusa after Christianity was legalized. The current building was constructed in 1933 by Father Garnier, a French missionary, in collaboration with local parishioners. On the grounds are a statue of Father Garnier, affectionately known as "Pater-san," and a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, which remain symbolic of Amakusa Christianity. Inside the church, you can see stained glass, a simple yet warm ceiling, and decorative windows.

[Michi-no-Eki Miyajidake Kakashi no Sato] A roadside station has opened in Miyajidake town, famous for its scarecrows! The former Miyajidake Elementary School building has been renovated and now features a local products shop selling agricultural products, a restaurant where you can experience making soba noodles, and a permanent indoor exhibition of scarecrows.

[Michi-no-Eki Miyajidake Kakashi no Sato] A roadside station has opened in Miyajidake town, famous for its scarecrows! The former Miyajidake Elementary School building has been renovated and now features a local products shop selling agricultural products, a restaurant where you can experience making soba noodles, and a permanent indoor exhibition of scarecrows.

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[Tour conditions]

Departure point/Destination: Kumamoto

Length of trip: Day trip

Transportation: Rapid bus

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 conductor: 0

Guide: 1 *Only in some sections

[Travel planning/implementation]

Company name: KASSE JAPAN Co., Ltd.

Address: 9F 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: Member of the All Japan Travel Agents Association (ANTA)

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KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.

2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004

Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 2045

Affiliated organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Reminders

  • A minimum of 1 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date

  • 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 older. Child: Elementary school students. Preschoolers: Free if no seat is required. If a seat is needed, please apply at the Child rate.

  • No refunds will be given if the service is not provided due to reasons attributable to the customer.

  • The schedule for the Amakusa train is subject to change without notice. Please be sure to check the schedule yourself in advance.

  • The Amakusa bus has a limited seating capacity (first-come, first-served), so you will not be able to board if it is full.

  • Please note that Sakitsu Church may not be open for viewing due to services or other events. Similarly, other facilities may not be open for viewing depending on the circumstances.

  • Please note that due to church events, visits may be cancelled at short notice. In such cases, the visit will be omitted or only a viewing from the vehicle. (Churches are places where believers offer prayers. Please visit with respect and consideration.)

  • Guided tours are available at each stop on the Amakusa sightseeing bus. If you wish to explore independently, please inform your guide directly on the day of your tour. However, please be sure to return to the bus before the scheduled departure time.

  • Lunch is not included. Only lunchtime is reserved, so please make your own arrangements for lunch. (Michi-no-Eki Kakashi-no-Sato or Aimuri)

  • Guided tours will be provided at each location. Please note that, as a general rule, independent exploration is not permitted.

  • Please refrain from entering areas outside the designated site or on private property at each sightseeing location.

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