Grand Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of Osaka

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Grand Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of Osaka, Catholic cathedral in Tamatsukuri, Japan

The Grand Cathedral of the Virgin Mary stands 39.4 meters tall, constructed of reinforced concrete with 100 stained glass windows depicting Jesus and Mary's lives.

Originally built as Saint Agnes Church in 1894, the cathedral was destroyed during World War II air raids and reconstructed at its current location in 1963.

The cathedral grounds feature statues of Christian daimyo Takayama Ukon and Hosokawa Gracia, connecting Japanese feudal history with Catholic heritage.

The cathedral holds daily masses in multiple languages including Japanese, English, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog, welcoming visitors from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The building houses a massive pipe organ with 2,400 pipes and displays artwork by renowned artist Insho Domoto, including 'The Last Day of Lady Gracia'.

Location: Tamatsukuri

Inception: 1963

Height: 39.4 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Website: http://tamatsukuri-catholic.com

GPS coordinates: 34.67867,135.52692

Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:43

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