Christian sites in Japan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
overview of the role of Christianity in Japan
About Christian sites in Japan
The Japanese word for Christianity, キリスト教 (Kirisuto-kyō), is a compound ofKirisuto(キリスト), the Japanese adaptation of the Portuguese word for Christ, and the Sino-Japanese word for doctrine (教kyō, a teaching or precept), as inBukkyō(仏教, "Buddhism"). While there may be up to 3 million Japanese Christians, Christianity in Japan is spread among many denominational affiliations (roughly 36% Catholic, 36% Protestant, 15% Jehovah's Witness, 9% Mormon, and 2% Orthodox). 70% of Japanese churches have an average attendance of less than 30, though membership is often double this figure. While Christians represent roughly 1-2% of the population, there have been eight Christian prime ministers in Japan (out of 66 as of 2020, or around 12%). Strangely, you can often find Christian objects in temples and
Top Attractions in Christian sites in Japan
Explore the best things to see and do in Christian sites in Japan:
- ★Chapel of Saint Maria
- ★Okago Christian Martyrdom Museum
- ★Xavier Memorial Church
- ★Xavier Park
Christian sites in Japan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 2 sections including: