- SHIMANE PHOTO ALBUM -
Tsuwano Catholic Church (津和野カトリック教会)
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Tsuwano Catholic Church, with its eye-catching Western Gothic style exterior, was built by a German priest in 1931. The inside of the church is a mix of both Western and Japanese influences with tatami flooring and impressive stained glass windows. Many Japanese Christians were persecuted and tortured for their religious beliefs at the Otome Pass in Tsuwano by the government during the Edo and Meiji periods from 1868 to 1872. Next to the Tsuwano Catholic Church is the Otome Pass Exhibition Room with exhibits on the persecution. The nearest station is Tsuwano Station.
0856720251
Review of Tsuwano Catholic Church
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2020/01/27
A Catholic church in Tsuwano
Reviewed:2019/12/26
Day visit with my mother
Since there are not hoards of tourists, one can enter to meditate and pray in peace.
There are a little shop with religious objects and no...
Reviewed:2018/07/08
not much special
Details
- Address
- Shimane Pref. Kanoashiguntsuwanochou Ushiroda B 66 - 7 [map]
- Area
- Masuda / TsuwanoArea
- Phone
- 0856720251
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Visit fee] Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.
