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Kashiragashima Church

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頭ヶ島天主堂

Kashiragashima Church is a historic stone church, part of a UNESCO site, worth visiting for its unique architecture.

Kashiragashima Church
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What it is

  • A Catholic church dedicated to Saint Joseph.
  • Founded around 1887, current building completed in 1919.
  • Designated a National Important Cultural Property in 2001.
  • Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What to see

  • A Romanesque-style stone structure.
  • Built by Yosuke Tetsukawa.
  • Stones cut directly from the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kashiragashima Church Open in Google Maps

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