Amakusa Christian Museum

The Amakusa Christian Museum contains four exhibition spaces displaying religious artifacts, ancient ceramics, and archaeological materials from the region's Christian history.

Founded in 1966, the museum preserves artifacts and documents from the Shimabara Rebellion and the subsequent period when Japanese Christians practiced their faith in secrecy.

The museum exhibits detail how local Christians maintained their religious practices during the Edo period through adapted rituals and concealed religious objects.

Located at 19-52 Funenoomachi, the museum opens daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM with an entrance fee of 300 yen for all visitors.

The museum holds the Amakusa Shiro Battle Flag, a National Designated Important Cultural Property, alongside a large wall painting depicting the final battle at Hara Castle.

Location: Amakusa

Inception: 1965

Official opening: August 1, 1966

Address: 〒863-0017　熊本県天草市船之尾町19-52 863-0017

Website: http://city.amakusa.kumamoto.jp/kirishitan

GPS coordinates: 32.45995,130.18403

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:43