Catholic Shodoshima Church Takayamaukonzo

He lived in hiding for a short time.

Original Text

A statue of Ukon Takayama, a Christian daimyo, stands in the front yard of the Catholic Shodoshima Church. It seems that he once lived in Shodoshima. He has a Western-style sword instead of a Japanese sword.

with the monument of the christian tradition

Original Text

I knew it was in the Catholic Shodoshima Church, so I went there. At the same time, I visited with the Christian Memorial, but I thought it was an interesting place because I didn't know anything about Shodoshima for the first time.

Ukon Takayama statue built in Shodoshima church

Original Text

Shodoshima was a Christian island before the "88 Sacred Places of Shodoshima" was built around the middle of the Edo period. ２００９ It was moved from the Catholic Tamatsukuri Church (Osaka City) to the Shodoshima Church, which was also a hiding place for Ukon. It is a statue of height ２ｍ and weight ２５０㎏. It is an eye-catching statue standing beside the entrance of the church that melts into the townscape. The Dofuchi Strait, the narrowest strait in the world, which is also certified by the Guinness Book of Records, is nearby. We recommend that you visit at the same time.

Christian busho (Japanese military commander) Takayama Ukon

Original Text

It seems that he lost in the Osaka Summer Battle and escaped to Shodoshima. There are rumors that he became Luzon Sukezaemon, but it is unclear whether it is true or lie.

Catholic Shodoshima Church

Original Text

　There was a statue of Ukon Takayama and a monument to the introduction of Christianity on the premises of the Catholic Shodoshima Church. In addition, there was an explanation to honor Ukon Takayama, and the origin was well understood. It is said that Christianity first came to Shodoshima in 1586.