Ebukuro Church, Catholic church building in Shin-Kamigotō, Japan
The wooden Ebukuro Church stands on a hillside facing the ocean, featuring an unembellished design and simple interior with restored wooden components.
The church, completed in 1882 by carpenter Kumekichi Kawahara, provided a gathering place for Christians who had faced persecution during the Edo period.
The surrounding village maintains traditional practices such as stone piling and kankoro making, reflecting the local customs of the Nagasaki region.
The church welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with requirements to remove shoes and hats before entering the building.
Following a fire in 2007, the church reconstruction in 2010 incorporated salvaged pillars and components from the original structure through nationwide donations.
Location: Shinkamigoto
Inception: 1882
GPS coordinates: 33.10483,129.10758
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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