Annaka Church
安中教会
Annaka Church is a historic Oya stone church with unique stained glass, a significant early Christian site.
What it is
- Former Japan Congregational Church, now United Church of Christ.
- Established March 30, 1878, after Jo Niijima's lectures.
- First base for evangelism in Gunma Prefecture.
- Started as a self-supporting church.
What to see
- Romanesque style church building completed in 1919.
- Building constructed with local Oya stone.
- Stained glass created by artist Sanchi Ogawa.
- Registered as a tangible cultural property in 2004.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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