Tabira Catholic Church (田平天主堂)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is a beautiful red-brick Catholic church built on a hilltop overlooking the Hirado Strait. Known as a symbol of the Tabira landscape, it offers a panoramic view of the sea toward the Hirado Bridge from in front of the church. It is still an active church today, so when visiting, please be mindful of its atmosphere as a place of prayer. It is also close to Tabira Port, making it a fitting, calm starting point for the course.

Tips

About a 10-minute drive from Tabira Port. Admission is free, but please stay quiet if there is an interior visit available. It's about a 10-minute drive to the next stop, the roadside station Michi-no-Eki Konchu-no-Sato Tabira (道の駅 昆虫の里・たびら).

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. From morning to midday, the soft light makes the red brick look especially beautiful.

Access & map

〒859-4824 長崎県平戸市田平町小手田免１９