Itineraries / Nagasaki Only
Focused Catholic heritage route
Flexible dates · A concentrated journey through Nagasaki’s martyrs, Hidden Christian communities, historic churches and witnesses to peace.
Sacred Nagasaki
From the witness of the Twenty-Six Martyrs to the rediscovery of the Hidden Christians at Ōura Cathedral, Nagasaki gives this focused pilgrimage its spiritual center.
The journey at a glance
Based in Nagasaki, with visits to Hirado and Shimabara before traveling to Osaka.
6 days / 5 nights
Stay in Nagasaki throughout the pilgrimage while visiting the city, Hirado and the Shimabara Peninsula, then travel by Shinkansen to Osaka for departure.
Fly to Nagasaki. After airport pickup, celebrate Mass at the Twenty-Six Martyrs Memorial Monument and visit Ōura Cathedral. Hotel check-in begins after 2:00 PM. A boxed dinner will be available at the front desk so guests may rest and dine at their convenience.
Hotel: APA Hotel Nagasaki Ekiminami, Victoria Inn or similar
Celebrate Mass at Hirado Church. Visit Tabira Church and Yakezumi Historical Site Park, a place of martyrdom and remembrance, before concluding with panoramic views from Mount Inasa Observatory.
Hotel: Same as previous night
Reflect at the Unzen Hell Memorial, celebrate Mass at Shimabara Church and visit the Wooden St. Maria Memorial Chapel and Hara Castle Ruins.
Hotel: Same as previous night
Celebrate Mass at Urakami Cathedral. Visit the Atomic Bomb Peace Park and Museum, followed by Nyokodō and the joint grave of Dr. Takashi Nagai and his wife, Midori.
Hotel: Same as previous night
Celebrate Mass at Hongōchi Church, then visit Dejima, the former Dutch trading post, and Glover Garden overlooking Nagasaki Harbor.
Hotel: Same as previous night
Check out and travel by Shinkansen to Osaka, then continue to the airport for the journey home.
