[2025 Hirado Attraction] Travel Guide for St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church (Updated Mar)

●Name Hirado Xavier Memorial Church ●Access JR Sasebo Station to Hirado (80 minutes) 5 minutes walk from Hirado City Hall. 10 minutes walk from Hirado Pier. ●Points The pointed roof and cross of Hirado Xavier Memorial Church on a hill in Hirado city ⛪️ One of Hirado's most famous tourist attractions The contrast between the temple and the church is wonderful This church was built in 1913 as the Catholic Hirado Church and in 1931 was constructed at its current location A "Xavier Memorial Statue" was erected next to the church to commemorate Xavier's visit to Hirado in 1550, and in recent years the official name was changed to "Hirado Xavier Memorial Church" #SupportTourism #Nagasaki #Hirado #SupportTourism

#church The Xavier Memorial Church is as dazzling as a bright pearl. 🕍The whole church is built of white granite, shining brightly under the sunlight, as if emitting a divine light that is otherworldly. The exterior lines of the church are simple and elegant, yet solemn and dignified. The Delicate Arch perfectly displays this majestic momentum. Walking into the church, sunlight leaks in from the doors and windows, weaving colorful beams of light in the air, adding a sacred and extraordinary atmosphere to the entire space. Occasionally, the melodious tunes of the organ can be heard, making people feel as if they can hear the mercy of God. #Xavier Church #White Stone Towering #Dome Beam #Pious Sanctuary

#JapanTravel Like a high-priced Lego product, The St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church, which boasts a beautiful appearance, was built in 1931 and shows the symbolic scenery of Hirado with a blend of Eastern and Western beauty. This is a church where you can enjoy artistic sensibility with exotic sculptures and stained glass. St. Francis Xavier, who is respected by many people around the world as a great saint, was a Catholic priest and missionary born in Spain. He was dispatched to India by order of King John III of Portugal and is famous as the first missionary to spread Christianity to Japan in 1549. It is also said that many people came to believe in Christianity through missionary work in Japan and India. I highly recommend that those traveling to Hirado stop by.

A church with beautiful peppermint green walls on top of a hill in Hirado. When the church was built, it seems that a high place was chosen so that the church could be seen from anywhere. A statue of Francis Xavier is located next to the cathedral. As it is on a slope, we recommend walking in comfortable shoes! A 10-minute walk from Hirado Port Exchange Square Information as of June 2022. #Breathtaking views #Historical sites #Church #Nagasaki Prefecture #Visiting shrines and temples #Hydrangea #Quintessa campaign