Observed arrival · 2026-10-18

Christian Japan’s illustrated pilgrimage atlas

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A guide to Christian heritage sites, history, and pilgrimage routes across Japan.

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For: Travelers exploring Japan’s Christian heritage
Worth noticing: The UNESCO section names all 12 components, while a separate section covers parish life and surviving Kakure Kirishitan rites.

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The browse index separates churches, hidden-Christian villages, martyrdom sites, museums, memorials, and UNESCO components, with counts shown for several categories. Its UNESCO section names the twelve components individually, while a separate “Living faith” section points to parish Mass, descendants of Hidden Christians, surviving Kakure Kirishitan rites, and papal visits to Nishizaka in 1981 and 2019.

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