Martyrs, missionaries and Hidden Christians
Visit the Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument and Museum, St. Philip’s Church, Ōura Cathedral, Urakami Cathedral, the former seminary, and communities where the faith survived in secret for generations.
Places & history
Sacred sites across Japan.
A Catholic journey through martyrdom, hidden faith, missionary courage, peace, and the living Church of Japan.
Build the route
Where Japan’s Catholic story comes alive.
Not every program visits every region. We select the strongest route for your available days, group pace, priest, and devotional focus.
St. Maximilian Kolbe in Japan
Pray at Seibo no Kishi, walk the Lourdes grotto and rosary path, and learn how St. Maximilian Kolbe established his friary and publishing mission in Nagasaki.
Persecution and perseverance
Reflect at the Unzen Hells martyrdom sites, Shimabara Catholic Church, Hara Castle ruins, and places connected with the Shimabara Rebellion.
Peace, suffering and reconciliation
Visit the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace and the Peace Memorial Park, joining Catholic witness with prayer for peace and human dignity.
St. Francis Xavier and the Otome Pass martyrs
Follow the early mission of St. Francis Xavier and remember Christians exiled from Nagasaki who suffered at Tsuwano’s Otome Pass.
Our Lady of Akita
Spend time in prayer at the Seitai Hoshikai convent and chapel, with space for Mass, Holy Hour, reflection, and a peaceful retreat atmosphere.
Living faith in modern Japan
Celebrate Mass in Tokyo, visit churches important to today’s Catholic community, and include Fujiyoshida Catholic Church and the Marian shrine on Mount Fuji.
Faith within Japan’s cultural heart
Combine Catholic churches and Mass with historic temples, gardens, shrines, and neighborhoods that help pilgrims understand the wider culture in which the Church lives.
More than sightseeing
Daily worship gives the route its rhythm.
A pilgrimage itinerary balances Mass, prayer, historical explanation, travel time, meals, and rest. Church availability and liturgical arrangements are confirmed for each group; the daily order may adjust while preserving the spiritual purpose of the journey.
Daily Mass coordinationEnglish-speaking guidancePriest and leader supportPrivate group transportationAccessible pacing options
Plan with our Japan team