Although the 2 parks are adjacent to each other there have been and continues to be attempts by the Local and Prefectural Governments to combine the 2 areas and make it a SUPER Park of sorts.
Absolutely there are so many things that you can do and see here. From the Old Castle Ruins of Fukuoka Castle where the powerful elite reigned and wielded power in their Domain to the peaceful and idillic Man made lake that is the center of Fukuoka`s exercise and leisure community.
The parks are a fabulous place for families, kids, couples and tourists to come for a leisurely stroll, partake in many of the cafes and restaurants as well as participate in the many exercise minded activities of the area.
It must be said that at certain times of the year there are a plethora of flowers blooming continuous with the change of seasons. Of course the most famous is the Cherry Blossoms in March/April and there are thousand of these trees to fill your photographic needs. However, the plum blossoms are also magnificent in late Feb/ early March but you must also mention the Lotus Flowers in June and the Wisteria Flowers in late May are a real find as well. I am sure you will find the right flower at the time you are here.
Maizuru and Ohori Parks are a great tour finishing location. A wonderful last attraction to satisfy your requirements of what a good tour requires.
This Museum is in Sotome, Nagasaki. The Museum features 2 floors of exhibits that teaches and educates the public on the history of the areas and its claim as the birthplace of Christianity in Nagasaki and ultimately Japan.
The first floor although quite interesting in its own right, is dedicated to the history of Sotome and the development of its society thru cultural events plus its development in farming/ fishing/ mining and other techniques over the years.
The main reason for me to come to this Museum today lies on the 2nd Floor of the building. It is dedicated to the Christian History of Sotome and specifically during the 16th and 17th Century. Sotome was home to a community of Hidden Christians and including ones that moved from various spots allover Japan to join a group of like minded people to practise their religion in secret and away from prying eyes.
The 2nd floor contains many artifacts and exhibits a lot of very interesting items that show how desperate the villages were to hold on to their religion during these times of persecution. An example is a recording of prayers that were kept secret by the Hidden Christians of the area to be passed down from generation to generation as to not lose that they held on so dear to preserve.
If you have any interest in the plight of the Nagasaki Christians and would like to do a Christian Pilgrimage of the area then our Nagasaki Private Tours can take you to all the sights of the Sotome area and other Christian associated site within the Nagasaki Prefecture. Please inquiry of what kind of service we can provide for you and your party.
Please click here to see where you can find the Sotome Museum of History and Folklore:
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Map of the Area
1st floor
Go to the 2nd floor
Lots of exhibits
Secret images
Timeline of Sotome Christians
Lots of English info
Please click on the videos below to see more information about the Sotome Museum of History and Folklore:
