Chapel on the Water
水の教会
Tadao Ando's Chapel on the Water offers a serene architectural experience with nature.
What it is
- A chapel designed by architect Tadao Ando.
- Opened in 1988, received the 31st BCS Award in 1990.
- Incorporates water, light, greenery, and wind.
What to see
- 5m by 15m sliding glass doors.
- A cross in the middle of a 15cm deep pool.
- Water flowing at the altar.
- Four reinforced concrete crosses on the rooftop.
Getting there
- Free shuttle bus from Tomamu Station.
- Located within Hoshino Resorts Tomamu.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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