Former Gorin Church (Hisakajima)

A small wooden church on Hisaka Island in the Goto Islands, moved here in 1931 and now a Hidden Christian World Heritage component. Its wooden interior has a calm atmosphere.

World Heritage component (Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region); Important Cultural Property

Nearby

• Egami Church (Narushima) ≈ 20 min by car
• Dozaki Church (Goto Islands) ≈ 25 min by car
• Takahama Beach (Goto) ≈ 55 min by car
• Kashiragashima Church ≈ 1 h 20 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there

From Fukue Port, ferry to Tanoura Port (about 20 min), then about 40 min by car and about 10 min on foot. Sea taxi from Fukue Port to Gorin Port takes about 25 min.
Easier with a tour or car

Booking

Advance notice to the Hidden Christian Sites information centre is required before visiting (official Hidden Christian Sites site). official ↗

Good to know

Advance contact is required (via the Hidden Christian Sites Information Center). Reception 8:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:30 with a church keeper on site; Mondays and alternate Tuesdays are self-guided viewing (unlocked). No car park near the church (about 500 m on foot) and no toilets.

Time needed

1 h

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info