Matsugamine Catholic Church

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This church is located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. Built from Oya-ishi stone, the church is known as being one of the largest Romanesque buildings still in existence. It has also been chosen as a national Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government. Visitors can tour the church and its grounds. The church is not just visited by many tourists; it is also used as a venue for weddings and other events by locals.

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Pref. Utsunomiyashi Matsugamine 1-1-5 Map
Area: Utsunomiya Area
Phone: 0286350405
Hours: 8:00-20:00
* Reservation required for group tours
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available (3spaces, Bus Not available)
Credit Card: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of August 3, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Oya stone construction

Reviewed : 2019.08.12

This church is built with stones from the Oya Quarry. Othere than its stones relevance, the church is just like any other modern churches.The church is within a short walking distance from Tobu...
Beautiful Romanesque-style Catholic Churich in City Centre Utsunomiya

Reviewed : 2018.08.11

This beautiful church is probably the only one built with Oya-ishi (locally produced volcanic ash stone with green-greyish colour) in the world and designed by a Swiss architect Max Hinder (1887...
Built using local oya stone!

Reviewed : 2017.09.16

This is the only church in the world built using oya stone (only available locally in Utusnomiya). Its a tiny Catholic church and located just near the Tobu Department Store. Worth a visit if you...