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Catholic Motomachi Church

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カトリック元町教会

Hakodate's Catholic Motomachi Church: a historic Gothic church rebuilt after fires, featuring a papal gift.

Catholic Motomachi Church
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What it is

  • A Catholic church in Hakodate, Hokkaido.
  • One of three representative churches in Hakodate Motomachi.
  • First built in 1877, rebuilt in 1924 after fires.

What to see

  • A 33-meter spire.
  • Gothic style architecture.
  • Central altar, a gift from Pope Benedict XV.
  • Located in a traditional buildings preservation district.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Suehirocho tram stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Catholic Motomachi Church Open in Google Maps

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