Kashiragashima Church, Catholic church in Shin-Kamigoto, Japan
The stone church features Romanesque architectural elements with rounded arches, sturdy pillars, and a ceiling decorated with local Goto camellia patterns.
Built in 1919 after the lifting of Christianity restrictions, this church replaced an original wooden structure from 1887 that served Hidden Christians.
The structure represents the persistence of Catholic faith in Japan, earning designation as an Important Cultural Property and inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage.
Visitors can reach the church via the Kashiragashima Oohashi bridge constructed in 1981, connecting the island to the main Goto archipelago.
Local residents participated in quarrying sandstone from Kashiragashima island to construct this church, making it the only stone church in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Location: Shin-Kamigotō
Architects: Yosuke Tetsukawa
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: https://kyoukaigun.jp/en/visit/kashiragashima.php
GPS coordinates: 33.01240,129.18286
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:57
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