1. The Rise and Persecution of The Christian in Kyoto
In Japan, there are three so-called “Great Christian Martyrdoms”, taking place in Nagasaki, Edo (now Tokyo), and Kyoto, which in 1619 became the forerunner of the Great Oppression. Let’s follow the historic sites of the rise and persecution of the Christians.
Time 1 hour 25 minutes Total 1hour 25min
( ) Time for each place of the facility
B. Mymanji Temple Site of Myomanji Temple (5min)B→ C 20min
1. Walk to Omiya @Station@Hankyu Electric Railway Kyoto Line)
2. Train (to Kyoto Kawaramachi) to “Kyoto Kawaramachi” station.
3. Walk to C.
1. Walk to Sanjo Keihan Station (Keihan Electric Railway Kyoto Line))
2. Train (to Yodoyabashi) to “Kiyomizu Gojo” station.
3. Walk to D.
Intro
Basic information you want to hear before visiting each tourist facility.
A. Nanbanji Temple (5 min.)
This temple was built during the time when Christianity flourished under protection during the time of Nobunaga Oda.
B. Mymanji Temple (5 min.)
The remains of Mymanji Temple, which was relocated from Hideyoshi Toyotomi to a base for Christian missionary work.
C. Catholic Kawaramachi Church (20 minutes)
The church is the patron saint of Francisco Xavier, one of the first missionaries to teach Christianity to Japan.
D. The Land of The Martyrdom of Genwa Kirisitan (10 min.)
A monument to the 52 People of Kyoto, which caught fire on October 6, 1619 during the Edo period.