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Value Village ／ Nagasaki ／ Shrines & Temples
おおうらてんしゅどう Oura Tenshudo
Photo: Houjyou-Minori / CC0 ／ Source
The oldest surviving Christian building in Japan, and a National Treasure. In 1865 hidden Christians declared their faith to a priest here, an event known as the Discovery of the Believers. For two hundred and fifty years the faith had been passed on without a single priest.
| Type | Church |
|---|---|
| City / town | Nagasaki |
| Said to bring | Renewal |
| Area in the prefecture | Nagasaki |
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