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Oura Cathedral 大浦天主堂

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Oura Cathedral today

  • What it is: Japan's oldest surviving church (1864), a National Treasure and part of the Hidden Christian World Heritage sites. Here hidden Christians revealed their faith to French missionaries in 1865.
  • Getting there: Nagasaki tram to the Oura Tenshudo area, then about a 5-minute walk uphill; the Oura Tenshudo bus stop is also about 5 minutes away.
  • Hours: Opens 8:30; last entry 18:00 March–October and 17:30 November–February.
  • Admission: Adults ¥1,000, junior high and high school ¥400, elementary ¥300; includes the Christian Museum next door.
  • Tip: It is still a working church, so be quiet inside; combine it with Glover Garden just uphill.
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Any time; Christmas illuminations in December

Checked against: Oura Cathedral – Nagasaki Prefecture tourism (at-nagasaki) · Oura Church – Wikipedia · Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs (Oura) – GCatholic. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Oura Cathedral on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.