Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region is a UNESCO World Heritage architectural ensemble covering 56 km2. It is located across Nagasaki Prefecture and Amakusa and is one of the 115 sights of Japan listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with average temperatures of about 26 °C and 27 °C. The coolest month is January, with an average temperature of 9 °C. Rainfall is highest in June, which sees about 339 mm of rain, while the driest month is December, with 86 mm of rain.
To reach the area, you can fly into Fukue Airport in Goto, which is 17 km away, or Nagasaki Airport, located 95 km from the sites. The region is about 1,042 km from Tokyo. For more information, you can visit the official website at https://kirishitan.jp/.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 339 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 101 | 111 | 188 | 249 | 249 | 339 | 330 | 243 | 285 | 117 | 124 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
