Amakusa Christian Museum, Kumamoto
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Amakusa Christian Museum

天草切支丹館

Admission Second-floor exhibition only: adults ¥300, high-school students ¥200, elementary/junior-high students ¥150. Groups of 20 or more: ¥240/¥160/¥120. Building entry and use of other areas are free.
Opening hours 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed Tuesdays (next weekday if a public holiday) and December 30–January 1. Tuesday exceptions apply during display of the original Christian battle flag; check the museum schedule.

Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site

Our guide

The Amakusa Christian Museum, run by the city of Amakusa, Kumamoto, opened in 1966 and welcomed its four-millionth visitor in March 2014. Its exhibits cover the Shimabara Rebellion and the Kakure Kirishitan, the “hidden Christians”.

We have not checked opening hours, fees or a public-transport route, so check the museum's own information before you go.

Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.

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What this place is

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').

Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information

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What to expect at this type of place: Museum

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Area: Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture

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