Otometoge Saint Mary's Chapel
乙女峠マリア聖堂
A mountain chapel dedicated to martyrs and the Virgin Mary, with unique stained glass.
What it is
- A Christian chapel in Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture.
- Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and 36 martyrs.
- Built in 1951, named for hidden Christian history.
- Commemorates 37 martyrs who died by 1870.
What to see
- Stained glass depicting the tragedy of the time.
- The mountain where the Virgin Mary appeared to believers.
When to go
- The Otometoge Festival is held annually on May 3rd.
Getting there
- Located in the mountains west of Tsuwano Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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