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Unique History of the Arrival of Christianity Tour in Kagoshima

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120 minutes
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It was here in Kagoshima that Christianity was first introduced to Japan in the Far East during the Age of Exploration in 16th century. This tour will explore how the missionary activities of Francis Xavier were accepted in this land of Shintoism and Buddhism, by visiting the centers of the three religions and comparing them.

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Unique History of the Arrival of Christianity Tour in Kagoshima

FromCAD $66.58Per Person

What's included in Unique History of the Arrival of Christianity Tour in Kagoshima

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Itinerary

Kagoshima St. Xavier's Cathedral

Kagoshima was the first place where Christianity was introduced in Japan in the mid-16th century. This church was built in 1908 as the first full-scale stone cathedral church in Japan but was destroyed by fire in 1945, during WWII. It has been rebuilt twice since then. Here visitors can learn why Xavier came to Kagoshima and the history of the hardships of Christianity in Japan after its introduction to Japan and its current situation.

Terukuni Shrine

shrine

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple Kagoshima Betsu-in

temple

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining 25 minutes is for walking to move next destination. The three attractions are located very closer to walk without using any transportation. It takes about 15 minutes to move from No1 spot to No.2 and from No2 to No.3 is 10 minutes' walk. Then total duration is for 2 hours.
  • Number of minimum participants is two.

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • 8 minutes' walk from 'Takamibaba' streetcar stop

End Points

  • The most popular temple in Kagoshima, located central part of Kagoshima

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Kagoshima Wonderful Walk