Hakodate Orthodox Church
函館ハリストス正教会
Hakodate Orthodox Church: a historic cathedral with unique architecture and bell sounds.
What it is
- One of the oldest churches in the Japanese Orthodox Church.
- Founded in 1860 next to the Russian Consulate.
- Affectionately known as 'Gangan-ji' by locals.
- Its cathedral is a National Important Cultural Property.
What to see
- The Resurrection Cathedral of the Lord.
- Architecture influenced by Byzantine and Russian styles.
- Six bells donated in 1983.
- The cathedral is on Hakodate City's country sign.
When to go
- Listen for bell sounds, one of Japan's 100 Soundscapes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hakodate Orthodox Church Open in Google Maps
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