Site of the Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan (Oura Cathedral)

Japan’s oldest extant Christian structure, built in 1864. The church was built in dedication of 26 Japanese Christians who were executed in 1597 and faces Nishizaka, the area in Nagasaki where they were martyred. The location is also famous as the place where Hidden Christians professed their faith in 1865 while the religion was still banned in Japan. The church was designated a National Treasure in 1953. A five-minute walk from the O-Uratenshudoshita stop on the tramway.

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Site of the Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan (Oura Cathedral)

Address: Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Minamiyamatemachi 5-3 Map
Area: Nagasaki Area
Phone: 0958232628
Hours: 8:30-18:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before)
Closed: May be closed due to church events
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults1,000yen, junior and senior high school students400yen, Elementary school students300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (Exhibits marked Available in English, etc.)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Not available (requires caregiver, prior consultation)
Infant friendly: Available