Standing on Nishizaka Hill, the Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument commemorates the harrowing 1597 execution of twenty Japanese converts and six foreign missionaries under the orders of ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The centerpiece is a sweeping bronze relief crafted by sculptor Yasutake Funakoshi, capturing the resolute, heavenward gaze of the canonized saints. Alongside the memorial, an adjacent museum displays evocative relics, hidden-Christian artifacts, and historical documents that chronicle centuries of clandestine faith. It stands today as one of the city's most moving historical landmarks, offering visitors a profound space for quiet reflection.
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