Private multi-day tour · Multi-day from Tokyo
From Tokyo: 5-Day Amakusa Churches Customizable Tour
A quiet history trip to the Amakusa islands: the fishing village church of Sakitsu, Oe Church on the hill, and the story of Japan's Hidden Christians.
Private · your group only◆5 days◆Up to 6 guests◆Pickup included
Road-day snapshot
This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
For more than 200 years, Christianity was banned in Japan. In the Amakusa islands of Kumamoto, many families kept their faith in secret. They prayed with objects that looked Buddhist or Shinto. Today they are known as the Hidden Christians.
The fishing village of Sakitsu is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region. Its Gothic church stands among the fishing houses by the bay. Inside, the floor is tatami. You walk the narrow lanes, called toya, between the houses and the sea.
Oe Church stands white on a green hill. It was built by a French priest with help from local people. Nearby, the Amakusa Rosario Museum shows hidden prayer objects and the story of this faith.
The drive to Amakusa goes over a chain of bridges between the islands, with views of the sea.
The churches are places of worship. We visit quietly and with respect.
This is a private tour. Only your group. One van, 1 to 6 people, never shared. Your driver-guide speaks English, and also Hindi and Urdu.
If Sakitsu Church is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead visit Oe Church and the Amakusa Christian Museum in more depth.
DAY 1 Pickup at your Tokyo hotel and drive west to Okayama (about 8 to 9 hours with breaks).
DAY 2 Drive into Kyushu and over the Amakusa bridges to the islands.
DAY 3 Sakitsu village and church, Oe Church and the Amakusa Rosario Museum.
DAY 4 Morning by the sea in Amakusa, then drive to Okayama.
DAY 5 Drive back to your Tokyo hotel (about 8 to 9 hours with breaks).
If a church visit cannot take place because of Mass or services, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed.
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Visit Sakitsu, a UNESCO Hidden Christian fishing village
- See the tatami floor inside Sakitsu Church
- Stand by white Oe Church on its green hill
- See hidden prayer objects at the Amakusa Rosario Museum
- Cross the island bridges of the Amakusa sea
Said plainly
The churches are active places of worship. Photos inside are not allowed, and visits can stop during Mass or services. If a church visit cannot take place because of Mass or services, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If Sakitsu Church is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead visit Oe Church and the Amakusa Christian Museum in more depth. This tour has long driving days. The van has comfortable seats and we stop every 2 hours or so for rest areas, food and toilets.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Visit Sakitsu, a UNESCO Hidden Christian fishing village
See the tatami floor inside Sakitsu Church
Stand by white Oe Church on its green hill
See hidden prayer objects at the Amakusa Rosario Museum
Cross the island bridges of the Amakusa sea
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tokyo
- All parking, fuel and road tolls
- Amakusa Rosario Museum entry
Yours — paid on the day
- Hotel accommodation (you book your own hotel in Okayama and Amakusa)
- Meals and drinks unless listed as included
- Gratuities, which are never expected in Japan
- Optional church donations
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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