Dōzaki Church
堂崎天主堂
Dozaki Church is a historic Catholic church and museum, significant for its post-ban construction and architecture.
What it is
- A Catholic church in Fukue Island, Goto City.
- First church in Goto Islands after Christianity ban.
- Dedicated to the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs of Japan.
- Completed on May 10, 1908.
What to see
- Brick-built, Gothic-style, single-story building.
- First Western-style building in Goto.
- Interior made of wood.
- Stained glass patterns feature camellias.
- Dozaki Church Christian Museum opened in 1977.
When to go
- Designated a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property in 1974.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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