Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Egami Church stands within a small Goto Island village settled by Hidden Christians. Its light wooden interior and hand-painted decoration express the community’s post-prohibition Catholic life.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Enter a small island parish whose painted wooden church makes visible the joy of a community that could finally worship openly.
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Village of Hidden Christian descendants
The settlement reflects migration to the Goto Islands and the persistence of Christian community life.
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A handmade sacred interior
The church is known for its light timber construction and painted details created with limited local means.
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World Heritage component
Egami Village is one of the twelve places through which UNESCO interprets the Hidden Christian story.
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