Church Spots in Hokkaido Area

  • Trappistine Monastery Tenshien Shop
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Kamiyunokawachou 346
    A 10-minute walk from the Trappistine Convent bus stop. This Trappist monastery is situated on a hill sandwiched between Mt. Hakodate and the city. The monastery was the first one erected for women in Japan when it was built in 1898. The site was originally used by an orphanage before it was destroyed in a storm. The monastery rebuilt on the site was also later lost in a fire. The current monastery was rebuilt in 1927 and is notable for its brick walls and semicircular windows. The monastery is adjoined by a museum, shop, and garden; the shop's French Madeleines cakes are popular souvenirs.

    A catholic convent with beautiful grounds to stroll upon. Located on a hill in the eastern part of Hakodate. Bought some famous Trappist cookies from the souvenir shop. Worth a short visit.

  • Hakodate Orthodox Church
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    475 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 3-13
    With the beautiful contrast between its green roof and white walls, Hakodate Orthodox Church was Japan’s first Russian Orthodox church. It is located at the top of Daimi-saka going up from Benten Suehiro-dori Street. The current church was built in 1916 to replace the original church that was burnt down in the great fire in Hakodate in the Meiji period, and it was subsequently designated as an Important Cultural Property. In 1996, the sound of the bell in the tower was chosen as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

    It is only a small church but has been recently renovated, It has retained its traditional interior fittings

  • Motomachi Roman Catholic Church
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 15-30
    Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is distinguished by its Gothic-style architecture and large bell-tower. The Church that visitors see today was rebuilt in 1924 after a fire. Having originally been built shortly after the restrictions on Christian proselytizing in Japan were relaxed, Motomachi Roman Catholic Church’s long history makes it one of the oldest congregations in Japan. To reach the Church, take the Hakodate Streetcar service and get off at the Jujigai Stop in Motomachi, near Mt. Hakodate; the Church is around 10 minutes’ walk from the Jujigai Stop.

    Walk up the Daisan Zaka slope and you will see this Motomachi Catholic Church which was started by a French missionary with a temporary church hall in 1867. You will see a rooster at the top of the...

  • Hakodate St. John’s Church
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 3-23
    The Hakodate St. John’s Church is an impressive building with its brown roof in the shape of a cross which you can see when you ride on the nearby ropeway. The church is one of a group of famous churches in Motomachi. The clergy house, newly built in 2006, was awarded the Hakodate City Landscape Award. You can reach the church 15 minutes on foot from the Jujigai tram stop.

    A unique modern church in the historic building district. Shaped like a cross this striking building stands out in a good way. We visited this a Christmas time in the snow so it was even more...

  • Our Lady of the Lighthouse Trappist Monastery
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    Hokkaido Hokutoshi Mitsuishi 392
    This monastery in Hokuto, Hokkaido is one of Japan's first. Visitors are free to look around the red brick buildings of the monastery and enjoy the sakura, autumn leaves, and other joys of the seasons. There is also a shop offering Trappist Cookies, butter, and other products made by the monks. Due to a prohibition of women, internal tours require reservations and are for men only.
  • Hoshino Resort Tomamu Chapel on the Water
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    Hokkaido Yufutsu-gun Shimukappumura Nakatomamu
    "This chapel is inside Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, in Shimukappu village, Yufutsu county, Hokkaido, and is based on the idea of coexistence with nature. The planning was done by architect Tadao Ando, with the idea of ""Using nature as-is, to create a sacred space through human intent."" This chapel offers a novel experience by removing any clear boundary between nature and structure. The building is approached on a path through a white birch forest lined with L-shaped concrete, marking the beginning of an extraordinary space. The water running over the altar creates a holy precinct into which no human may tread."
  • Catholic Otaru Church Tomioka Cathedral
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    Hokkaido Otaru-shi Tomioka 1-21-25

    Not in my plan to visit this church, I was attracted by the beautiful architecture while I was at Tomioka. It took about 20-25 minutes walk from Otaru train station.

  • Catholic Kita Ichijo Church
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 1-jo higashi 6-chome

    English Mass on Sunday at 12.30pm. Friendly Church family. About 30 - 40 people Father is a local Location about 20 minutes walk from Sapporo TV Tower at Odori Station Park From TV Tower, walk...

  • Catholic Kushiro Church
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    17 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Kuroganecho 12-chome 10

    釧路散策中にこちらの教会に出会いました。庭にはマリヤ様の像が立っています。隣接している保育園の園児でしょうか、道路の向かいの公園で大きな声で食事前のお祈りをしていました。釧路で一番微笑ましい光景でした。

  • Catholic Asahikawa Gojo Church
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    Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi Gojodori 11-chome

    道路沿い、大きな看板にはカトリック教会とありましたが、外観はどう見ても教会とは思えない姿です。入口といい建物といい、コンクリート建てで会社のようでした。曜日が悪かったのか夕方だったからか、入口も閉められ、中を見させてもらえる雰囲気はありませんでした。お隣の建物の方が教会らしい雰囲気があります。他の方の口コミから、試してみればよかったと思いました。

  • Sapporo Orthodox Church
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    13 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Toyohira-ku Fukuzumi Nijo 2-chome 3-1

    札幌市営地下鉄の福住駅から徒歩5分。住宅街に建つ教会。1888年創建。1971年に建てられた聖堂は函館のハリストス正教会を思わせる外観をしている。門がしまっており内部を見学することはできなかった。

  • Sapporo St. Michael's Church
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Higashi-ku Kita 19-jo higashi 3-4-10

    遠くから見てもレーモンド作とわかる特徴的な牧歌的教会。和紙の切り紙の模様がかわいい。北海道の名産品でもある煉瓦と道産の木造り。北海道に唯一残るレーモンド作の教会。建築好き、教会好きなら必見の作品。

  • Catholic Kutchan Church
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    6 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Kutchancho Kita Gojonishi 1-1-132

    I attended this churchs Sunday service as there is no nearby Anglican church and was made very welcome by the clergy and the church warden. Thank you so much. Today was a real ecumenical experience.

  • Japan Evangelical Lutheran Sapporo Church
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 12-jo nishi 12-chome 2-27

    長い歴史のある教会です。 幼稚園も併設され、フィンランド人によって幼稚園も教会も創設されました。 この国が戦争に向かおうとしていたとき、しかもフィンランド人によって 創られたことに想いを馳せると、深い感慨のようなものを覚えます。

  • Catholic Kitami Church
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    3 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kitami-shi Banbacho 1-36

    This is my first time i am going to a church in my trip at this city, this church have a great building and clean also. Near the church there a kindergarten. ありがとう

  • Japan Christ Church Sapporo Kita Ichijo Church
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 1-jo nishi 13-chome 2

    北一条通りに面した場所にあり、日本キリスト教会に所属するプロテスタント系の教会です。 毎年7月に実施される「カルチャーナイト」に参加している施設で、当日は教会の内部が公開されていて自由に見学することができ、神聖な雰囲気が漂っていました。

  • Catholic Wakkanai Church
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    Hokkaido Wakkanai-shi Hourai 2-8-11

    お寺、神社、教会が立ち並ぶ住宅街の通りにある。まわりのお寺が存在感があるのに比べて、宗教的・特徴的な印象はさほど受けなかった。ちょっと高まったところにあり、敷地内の様子は見えにくく、お寺と違って教会は開かれているものだと思っていたが、自分はカトリック信者でもないので入って覗き込むのは遠慮した。

  • Kushiro Orthodox Church
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    2 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Fujimi 2-chome 1-35

    教会と言ってもカトリック系の教会とは外見が違っています。なんとなく丸みを帯びた屋根のようです。教義の内容は良く分かりませんが、平和を願う派閥に属して欲しいものです。

  • Sapporo Hokko Church
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    Hokkaido Sapporo Chuo Odorinishi 1Chome14

    大通西Ⅰ丁目に位置し、さっぽろテレビ塔の南側になります。明治29年に設立された歴史ある教会です。外観もシンプルですが、内部も簡素で白を基調とした素朴な佇まいです。

  • Teine Catholic Church
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Teine-ku Maeda 4-jo 15-2-10

    한국과 달리 (절에서처럼?) 신발을 벗고 실내화로 갈아신고 성당에 들어서는 것이 조금 색다르고 신기했지만, 외부만큼 내부 역시 정말 아름다운 성당입니다!

Hokkaido Areas

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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