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Nagasaki Temple

Former Gorin Church

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旧五輪教会堂

A historic wooden church on Hisaka Island, recognized for its unique architecture and World Heritage status.

Former Gorin Church
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What it is

  • A Christian church on Hisaka Island, Nagasaki Prefecture.
  • Built in 1881 as Hamawaki Catholic Church.
  • Relocated and rebuilt in 1931.
  • Designated a World Heritage site in 2018.

What to see

  • A wooden single-story structure.
  • The church retains its original form.
  • A distinctive rib vault ceiling.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Former Gorin Church Open in Google Maps

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