Ishinomaki Saint John the Apostle Orthodox Church

The wooden structure features a cross-shaped floor plan with a tiled roof, whitewashed exterior walls, and an octagonal portico at the entrance.

Built in 1880, this Orthodox church holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving wooden church building throughout Japan's existing wooden churches.

The second-floor sanctuary incorporates traditional Japanese elements, including tatami-covered meeting rooms on the first level, reflecting the fusion of Orthodox and local design.

Located near the Kitakami River, the church welcomes visitors to observe its architectural features and learn about Eastern Orthodox practices in Japan.

Following severe damage from the 1978 earthquake, the entire church structure was relocated to an island within the Kitakami River system.

Location: Ishinomaki

Inception: 1880

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.42914,141.31111

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:10