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Fukumi Church

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Features a Japanese-style raised wooden roof, a rarity in brick churches

Area: Goto

Category: History＆Culture

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In 1799, a church was founded here by settlers from Kurosaki in Sotome. During Goto Kuzure, a period of Christian persecution, they fled Fukumi before the oppression began. After the end of Christian oppression, the previous settlers returned to find their homes and land in disrepair, but revived it to its former state to live there once again. The first generation church was built in 1882 but was destroyed by strong winds just two years later. Afterwards, the second generation church was built in 1913.

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Information

Address		853-3102　長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町岩瀬浦郷福見
Hours of Operation		Observation Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM 1. Observation may not be possible during mass or ceremonial proceedings 2. The doors may be locked at certain times / on certain days
Price		Free, but please consider contributing to the church's donation box
Access		15 minutes by car from Narao Port, 60 minutes by car from Arikawa Port
Note		Building Information Description: One story, brick, 242 ㎡ floor area Designed and constructed: 1913