Amakusa Christian Museum

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Location19−52 Funenoomachi, Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates32°27′36″N 130°11′03″E / 32.459932°N 130.184094°E / 32.459932; 130.184094
Opened1965
Amakusa Christian Museum
天草市立天草キリシタン館
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General information
Location19−52 Funenoomachi, Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates32°27′36″N 130°11′03″E / 32.459932°N 130.184094°E / 32.459932; 130.184094
Opened1965
Website
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Amakusa Christian Museum (天草市立天草キリシタン館, Amakusa shiritsu Amakusa kirishitankan) opened in Amakusa, Japan, in 1966 and in March 2014 received its four millionth visitor.[1] The museum includes exhibits relating to the Shimabara Rebellion and Kakure kirishitan ('hidden Christians').

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