Former Shitsu Aid Center

The Former Shitsu Aid Center is located on a small hill in Nishishitsu Town and reflects the welfare activities that supported the local community during the Meiji period. Founded by Father de Lori, the center played a role in promoting self-reliance through vocational training, particularly for women. The facility includes workshops where skills such as sewing, milling, and macaroni production were taught to aid daily living.

The buildings are constructed with sturdy materials suited to the regional climate, featuring traditional roof tiles and plaster walls. These structures offer insight into the practical approaches taken by Father de Lori as well as the lifestyle of the area’s residents at the time. Original equipment and documents related to the production activities remain, illustrating the center’s operational history.

From the elevated site, visitors can observe the quiet mountains and sea that surround the district. People often walk along a stone-lined path, reflecting on the lives of those who once lived and worked here.