Nakaenoshima
island in Japan
Nakaenoshima (中江ノ島) is an uninhabited island 2 km off the coast of Hirado, Japan. It is located in the East China Sea.
During Japan's ban on Christianity many Japanese Christians were martyred on the island and it is now closed to all tourists. it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2018 as part of the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region.
Geography
Nakaenoshima is a small island with a coastline of 900 meters. It is mostly forested, and its highest point is 34.6 meters above sea level. It is designated as part of Saikai National Park. The island has minimal development, and its natural environment has remained unchanged since the Meiji Era. The sea around Nakaenoshima has also not underwent major development and has been conserved in good condition.
History
During Japan's ban on Christianity many Japanese Christians were martyred on the island.
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