Amakusa Collegio Museum

Amakusa Collegio Museum (天草コレジヨ館) brings history to life with its fascinating exhibits on Collegio, a Christian college that operated from 1591 to 1597. At its peak, Collegio became the world's largest publisher, printing a wide range of books using a European-imported printing press. Visitors can explore a life-sized replica of Japan’s first Gutenberg-style press and imagine the revolutionary impact it had at the time.

Located in Amakusa, the museum also provides English printouts that explain the college’s history and cultural influence. The blend of faith, education, and technology makes the Amakusa Collegio Museum a truly unique destination, offering a rare glimpse into Japan’s early encounters with European innovation.