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Amakusa Christian Museum
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Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture · Museum

Amakusa Christian Museum

Amakusa Christian Museum (天草市立天草キリシタン館, Amakusa shiritsu Amakusa kirishitankan) opened in Amakusa, Japan, in 1966 and in March 2014 received its four millionth visitor. The museum includes exhibits relating to the Shimabara Rebellion and Kakure kirishitan ('hidden Christians').

From the Wikipedia article “Amakusa Christian Museum” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Amakusa Christian Museum. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationAmakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
TypeMuseum
Year1966 (opened)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 3 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

When was Amakusa Christian Museum opened?
In 1966.

Nearby

Gion Bridge
Gion Bridge
0.5 km away · Amakusa
Goshoura Cretaceous Museum
Goshoura Cretaceous Museum
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Amakusa Museum of Goshoura Dinosaur Island
Amakusa Museum of Goshoura Dinosaur Island
19.8 km away · Amakusa
Sakitsu Village
Sakitsu Village
22.1 km away · Amakusa
Sakitsu Church
Sakitsu Church
22.1 km away · Amakusa
Soho Memorial Hall
Soho Memorial Hall
34.7 km away · Minamata

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Gion Bridge: アラツク (CC BY-SA 4.0), Goshoura Cretaceous Museum: hyolee2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Amakusa Museum of Goshoura Dinosaur Island: Cretadino (CC0), Sakitsu Village: Indiana jo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sakitsu Church: STA3816 (CC BY 3.0), Soho Memorial Hall: Suikotei (CC BY 4.0)