Shitsu Catholic Church

Relevant to the learned visiter

There is a good castella shop on the approach to this church. Other than that, not all too much to see here. To the learned visiter of course there is a lot more to it as this church represents the hi...

The church constructed by Father de Rotz in 1882 is much larger and grander than Ohno Church.

We visited Shitsu village area after Ohno village. Shitsu is a former Hidden Christian village and one of the twelve components of the World Heritage designation “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasak...

It's Worth the Trip!

This church is part of a complex, Shitsu village, related to Fr. Marc Marie de Rotz, who built the church (including Kurosaki Church and Ono church). No picture taking is allowed inside the church. My...

great church

If you are following the trail of churches in Nagasaki, this is a must-do. It's a mortar and brick church similar to Oura in central Nagasaki. I just passed through quickly but it's worth a stop. I sa...

Arrived by bus and on foot

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I went on foot with the bus. From the Detsu Bunkamura bus stop, go up a steep slope. It's pretty tight. Unless you come by car, it's hard to bring a suitcase or a lot of souvenirs in your hand. Since it is a village, there are no coin lockers. When using public transportation, it seems better to look easy to move.