Motomachi Roman Catholic Church
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.
Spot details
- Address
- Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 15-30 Map
- Area
- Hakodate Area
- Phone
- 0138226877
- Hours
- 10:00-16:00 (Sunday mornings, except during prayer)
- Closed
- 12/30-1/5, when using the temple
- Fees
- [Admission fee]Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Estimated stay time
- 0-30 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes (However, there is no helper due to lack of manpower)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Roman Catholic Church
- 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...
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- Catholic Mass
- We attended Mass her on Sunday morning. The congregation was very welcoming. Church is old, small and chilly. You will need to remove your shoes to enter so make sure you have warm, clean socks!
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- Small but historical
- A beautiful little church initially dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Then statues as well as the main altar were made of wood from the Tyrol (now in Austria) and the...
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