A tour of Kagoshima exploring the unique history of Christianity
cost
From 7,000 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
It was here in Kagoshima that Christianity was first introduced to Japan in the Far East during the Age of Discovery in the 16th century. On this tour, we will explore how Francis Xavier's missionary work was received in Shinto and Buddhist lands, by visiting and comparing the three religious centers.
Note*1: Please select your desired tourist spots from the list in the tour information and create your own itinerary.
Note *2: To obtain the nationally certified guide-interpreter qualification issued by the Japanese government, you must have sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's Included
- fees and taxes
- Bottled water (bottled drinking water)
- Individual transportation
itinerary
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Kagoshima St. Xavier Cathedral
Kagoshima is the place where Christianity was first introduced to Japan in the mid-16th century. This church was built in 1908 as Japan's first full-scale stone cathedral, but was burned down during World War II in 1945. It has since been rebuilt twice. You can learn about why Xavier came to Kagoshima, and the history and current situation of the country after the introduction of Christianity.
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2
Terukuni Shrine
shrine
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3
Nishi Honganji Temple Kagoshima Betsuin
temple