Former Nokubi Church
旧野首教会
A beautiful, historic brick church on an uninhabited island, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What it is
- A Catholic church, no longer in use.
- Dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier.
- Completed in 1908 by Tetsukawa Yosuke.
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What to see
- Tetsukawa Yosuke's first brick church.
- Building made of brick with a tiled roof.
- Interior features a rib vault ceiling.
- Designated a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
When to go
- Nozaki Island has been uninhabited since 2001.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Former Nokubi Church Open in Google Maps
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