More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Located on a hillside overlooking the small harbour in the main town of Hirado Island in Nagasaki. The church was built in 1913 and recons...

  Tabira Catholic Church is located on the mainland close to the bridge across to Hirado Island. It is a Romanesque brick structure with a w...

  Miura Catholic Church is located on a hillside overlooking the port and train station of Sasebo in Nagasaki. The parish was established in...

I did post on this topic many years ago, but as my older posts no longer have photos I thought I would post a revised version. Located i...

On the 26th day of my first walk around Kyushu I headed directly north from Shibushi towards Miyakonojo where I had a room for the night...

Though it is located on the mainland of Nagasaki Prefecture, Tabira is included in the island Hirado. Like many other churches in Nagasaki i...

Hoki Church is situated on the hillside of Hoki village with great views looking out over the coastline and islands. It is interesting archi...

Himosashi Catholic Church is located in the small village of Himosashi on Hirado Island in Nagasaki Prefecture. The island was home to many ...

The St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church sits on a hill overlooking the town and harbor of Hirado on Hirado Island in Nagasaki Prefecture. Con...