Otometoge St Mary's Chapel — Attraction in Tsuwano

I hike to the chapel on a semi-regular basis. (About 15 minutes up and 10 minutes down). While it's quite steep (I don't recommend wearing heels/anything shoes that slip easily) the chapel itself and the monuments at the clearing are really beautiful and well-kept. There are explanations written in both English and Japanese about the Christian martyrs who died in Tsuwano/Japan during the Edo period. It's definitely worth a stop for those interested in Japan's religious history or for those who just want a pleasant excursion into the mountains. In the spring, the Chapel is surrounded by Sakura. In the fall, the entire trail is lined with Japanese maples, so...

Martyr Yastutaro’s words to Takagi Senemon and Moriyama Jinzaburo “ I am not lonely at all in this Sanjakuro for just after midnight a lady appears, clothed in a blue gown and wearing a blue veil just like yhe image of Santa Maria. She tells me stories so I am not lonely at all. But pls do not tell anyone about this while I am still alive.” The Blessed Virgin appeared to martyr Yasutaro every night from the seventh to the ninteength of January in the second year of...

A serene place to mediate and be peaceful with one self. With its rich history, it makes it more purposeful if you are a Christian. I strongly suggest everyone complete the journey by visiting the monument deep inside the bamboo forest as well. It makes you feel the agony and treachery that the Christians went through then to preserve their faith. A good 20 mins hike though, so...