Old Cathedral of St. Joseph, Tokyo

Name: Old Cathedral of St. Joseph
Address: 5-26 Akashicho, Tokyo, 104-0044, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3541-8185

#317 among attractions in Tokyo

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The Cathedral of St. Joseph also called St. Joseph's Church is the name given to a historic Catholic church, located in Tsukiji area, Tokyo, Japan. The temple was consecrated in honor of St. Joseph. It stands out as the first Catholic church in Tokyo. ()

Local name: カトリック築地教会 Coordinates: 35°40'6"N, 139°46'37"E

Address

5-26 Akashicho中央区 (明石町)Tokyo 104-0044 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3541-8185

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Day trips

Old Cathedral of St. Joseph – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsukiji Fish Market, Ginza Six, Kabuki-za, Hatoba Park.

0.6 miSW
Fish market with an extensive selection
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Tsukiji Fish Market, once the heart of Tokyo's culinary scene, was renowned as the world's largest and busiest fish market. Located in central Tokyo, it was a bustling hub of activity where the freshest seafood from around the globe was bought and sold.
0.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Business center
Ginza Six, Tokyo
20 min walk • Ginza Six is a luxury shopping complex located in the Ginza area of Tokyo, jointly developed by Mori Building Company, J. Front Retailing, Sumitomo Corporation and L Catterton Real Estate.
0.5 miW
Theatre and performing arts
Kabuki-za, Tokyo
14 min walk • Nestled in the bustling district of Ginza, Tokyo, the Kabuki-za Theatre stands as a cultural emblem of traditional Japanese performing arts. This storied venue, dedicated to the classical dance-drama known as Kabuki, has been enthralling audiences since its inception...
~1620 ftS
Park
Hatoba Park, Tokyo
8 min walk • Hatoba Park is a park along the Sumida River, northeast of Kachidoki Bridge, in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.
0.9 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dentsu Building, Tokyo
23 min walk • The Dentsu Building or Dentsu Headquarters Building is a high-rise building in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The building houses the corporate offices of Dentsu.
0.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Namiyoke Inari Shrine, Tokyo
11 min walk • Namiyoke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukiji, Chūō, Tokyo. It is an Inari shrine that was built on the water's edge when this part of Tokyo was created from landfill after the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657.
~1590 ftW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo
8 min walk • Tsukiji Hongan-ji, sometimes archaically romanized Hongwan-ji, is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan. The temple is adjacent to Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
~1770 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites
Teppozu Inari Shrine, Tokyo
9 min walk • Teppozu Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artizon Museum, Tokyo
20 min walk • Artizon Museum Aatizon Bijutukan, until 2018 Bridgestone Museum of Art, is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum was founded in 1952 by the founder of Bridgestone Tire Co. Ishibashi Shojiro.
0.6 miW
Theater, Kabuki theatre, Concerts and shows
Shinbashi Enbujō, Tokyo
15 min walk • The Shinbashi Enbujō is a theatre in the Ginza neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. It is a major kabuki venue, though other types of performances take place there as well.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Shinbashi, Tokyo
23 min walk • Shinbashi, sometimes transliterated Shimbashi, is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Cathedral of St. Joseph?

Nearby attractions include Tokyo/Chuo, Tokyo (4 min walk), Tsukiji, Tokyo (5 min walk), Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo (8 min walk), Hatoba Park, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Old Cathedral of St. Joseph by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Cathedral of St. Joseph:

Bus

Reha-Port Akashi • Lines: 南循環 (2 min walk)
St. Luke's International Hospital • Lines: 南循環 (3 min walk)

Metro

Tsukiji • Lines: H, H-Ts, Ts;H (7 min walk)
Shintomicho • Lines: Y (7 min walk)

Train

Hatchōbori (12 min walk)
Etchūjima (23 min walk)

Light rail

Shimbashi • Lines: U (26 min walk)
Shiodome • Lines: U (27 min walk)

Ferry

竹芝桟橋 • Lines: 大島フェリー航路岡田港直通便, 東京～小笠原(父島)航路 (34 min walk)