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Asago Church

浅子教会

Northern Kujukushima Takashima/Ainoura/Kosaza/Shikamachi

A small wooden church inheriting the faith of traditional Christians in Nagasaki.

A small wooden church facing a quiet cove situated on Saikai National Park, beautifully and flawlessly remained even seventy years after its construction. It has a long history, and most of the followers are the descendants of christians who survived the persecution, inheriting the faith of traditional Christians in Nagasaki. It is also famous for Christmas illuminations at the end of the year.

Address
〒857-0431
232-4 Asago-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki pref.
Phone number
0956-22-6630 ( Sasebo Tourist Infomation Center )
Holiday
Open throughout the year
Directions
By car/ Approx. 70 min. from JR Sasebo Station via Nishikyushu Exp. Way Saza IC.