Shitsu Village, Sotome
In Japanese: 外海の出津集落
A coastal village where Hidden Christians kept their faith in secret. Shitsu Church, built in 1882 by Father de Rotz, stands on the hill above.
World Heritage (Hidden Christian Sites)
Nearby
- Mt. Inasa Night View ≈ 45 min by car
- Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum & Peace Park ≈ 45 min by car
- Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) ≈ 50 min by car
- Dejima ≈ 50 min by car
- Glover Garden ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 40 min by car from Nagasaki Sta.
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free (village)
- Good to know
- Visiting Shitsu Church requires advance notice to the Hidden Christian Sites information centre
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info