Yamada Catholic Church
カトリック山田教会
A historic Romanesque church on Ikitsuki Island, known for its unique interior decorations.
What it is
- A Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.
- Construction began in 1909, completed in 1912.
- Designed and built by Yosuke Tetsukawa.
- Renovated and expanded in 1970.
What to see
- Romanesque style architecture.
- Interior walls with butterfly wing decorations.
- Decorations depict the Seven Sacraments.
- Monument for Saint Thomas Nishi in the front garden.
Getting there
- A 5-minute drive from Ikitsuki Bridge.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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