Bishop Kikuchi has designated the following churches as places for pilgrimage during the Holy Year of Mercy

1. Akita Catholic Church
1-48 Senshumeitoku-cho, Akita City 010-0875
Tel. 0188-32-3254

2. Yamagata Catholic Church
2-11-15 Kasumi-cho, Yamagata City 990-0039
Tel. 0236-22-3574

3. Niigata Cathedral
1-656 Higashiōhatadōri, Chuo-ku, Niigata City 951-8106
Tel. 025-222-5024

4. Takada Catholic Church
2-3-12 Nishishirochō, Joetsu City 943-0834
Tel. 0255-23-5348