Prayer Triangle Zone
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nagasaki
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-23:59 · An open street corner in Aioimachi, free to pass any time; the nearby Oura Cathedral, Oura Suwa Shrine and Myokoji keep their own hours
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Street corner free (outdoor) · Shrine/temple/church mostly free; Oura Cathedral charges separately
- Address
- 9 Aioimachi, Nagasaki 850-0922, Japan (by Oura Cathedral)
- Coordinates
- 32.7358, 129.8731
Introduction
The Prayer Triangle Zone is the nickname of a corner in Nagasaki's Aioimachi where three places of prayer — Oura Cathedral (Catholic), Oura Suwa Shrine (Shinto) and Myokoji (Buddhist) — stand side by side, their faiths coexisting in peace. Nagasaki's unique religious tolerance grew from its hidden-Christian history and foreign trade; in 2016 'Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region' became a World Heritage site, and this corner is its microcosm. Quiet stone slopes and the occasional 'neighbourhood cat' add to the calm.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 00:00-23:59 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00-23:59 |
An open street corner in Aioimachi, free to pass any time; the nearby Oura Cathedral, Oura Suwa Shrine and Myokoji keep their own hours
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Street corner free (outdoor) |
|---|
Shrine/temple/church mostly free; Oura Cathedral charges separately
Transportation
3 min from Oura Tenshudo tram stop, or ~15 min from Shinchi Chinatown
In Aioimachi between Minamiyamate and Tsukimachi; pair with Oura Cathedral, Glover Garden
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Prayer Triangle Zone?
Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; An open street corner in Aioimachi, free to pass any time; the nearby Oura Cathedral, Oura Suwa Shrine and Myokoji keep their own hours
How much is the admission for Prayer Triangle Zone?
Free Admission: Street corner free (outdoor); Shrine/temple/church mostly free; Oura Cathedral charges separately
How long should I spend at Prayer Triangle Zone?
A typical visit takes 30-60 min.
