Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nagasaki
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 45-60 min; 1-1.5 h with the outdoor monument
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00 · Closed Dec 31-Jan 2; Nishizaka Park and the outdoor monument stay open all day and need no ticket
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 500 · Student: JPY 300 junior/senior high, JPY 150 elementary · Group rates for 20 or more
- Address
- 7-8 Nishizaka-machi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki 850-0051, Japan
- Coordinates
- 32.7520, 129.8730
Introduction
On 5 February 1597, Hideyoshi's ban on Christianity sent six Franciscan friars and twenty Japanese believers to crosses on Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki. The execution ground was only identified in 1947; in 1962, for the centenary of their canonisation, architect Kenji Imai built this museum and the adjoining Church of St Philip on the site. Its ceramic-tile facade and twin towers make it one of Nagasaki's most recognisable modern buildings and a DOCOMOMO Japan selection. Inside, two threads run together: the history of Japanese Christianity from Francis Xavier to the Meiji lifting of the ban, and objects such as a letter from Father Julião Nakaura of the Tenshō embassy, a Maria Kannon figure and a 16th-century bronze Pietà. Outside, life-size bronze figures of all twenty-six martyrs face the plaza; the park and monument are free to visit.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
Closed Dec 31-Jan 2; Nishizaka Park and the outdoor monument stay open all day and need no ticket
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 500 |
|---|---|
| Student | JPY 300 junior/senior high, JPY 150 elementary |
| Free Admission | Nishizaka Park and the outdoor monument are free |
Group rates for 20 or more
Transportation
5-min walk from JR Nagasaki Station
Tram or bus to Nagasaki-Ekimae, then 5 min on foot
10 free parking spaces at Nishizaka Park, 9:30-17:00
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; Closed Dec 31-Jan 2; Nishizaka Park and the outdoor monument stay open all day and need no ticket
How much is the admission for Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum?
Adult: JPY 500; Student: JPY 300 junior/senior high, JPY 150 elementary; Free Admission: Nishizaka Park and the outdoor monument are free; Group rates for 20 or more
How long should I spend at Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum?
A typical visit takes 45-60 min; 1-1.5 h with the outdoor monument.
How do I get to Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum?
Subway: 5-min walk from JR Nagasaki Station; Bus: Tram or bus to Nagasaki-Ekimae, then 5 min on foot; Driving/Parking: 10 free parking spaces at Nishizaka Park, 9:30-17:00
