853 Wakamatsu-go, Shin-Kamigoto Town, Minami-Matsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture
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¥500
The Doinoura Church, located in Shin-Kamigoto Town on the Goto Islands, is a beautiful white church perched on a hill overlooking Doinoura Port on Wakamatsu Island. Originally built in 1879 and later relocated from the former Ozo Church in 1915, the church features a renovated exterior that belies its rich history. Inside, visitors can admire the impressive rib vault ceiling and geometric stained glass. Adjacent to the church is the Callisto Memorial Hall, which displays artifacts related to the region's hidden Christian history. The church is a 30-minute drive from Narao Port, offering stunning views of the Goto Sea from its elevated location.