Hakodate Orthodox Church

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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.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 3-13 Map
Area: Hakodate Area
Phone: 0138237387
Hours: [Cathedral Admission Fee]
[Monday-Friday]10:00-17:00
[Saturday]10:00-16:00
[Sunday]13:00-16:00
Closed: [Winter period (12/2June- Mar.Mid)] Cathedral admission fee is suspended
*However, you can pray any time there is a prayer service on Weekdays, including Saturday and Sunday.
Fees: [Admission fee contributed Friday]Adults200yen, Junior High School Students100yen, Elementary school age students and underFree
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Note: *From 1 Monday, 2021 to 12 Monday, 2022, the church admission fee is canceled due to preservation and repair work. *However, you are free to observe the prayers held on Saturday and Sunday at the temporary church in the congregation hall.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Recently renovated

Reviewed : 2023.03.23

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

Reviewed : 2020.02.08

Beautiful architecture built in 1860, this is accessible from the Daikan Zaka slope. This church was originally built as a chapel attached to the first Russian Consulate. The original church was...
A short visit will do

Reviewed : 2020.01.01

A short visit will do. The exterior is nothing special. I was unable to enter thus cant comment much.