Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka

Name: Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō
Address: Tsuruoka, Japan

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Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka

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Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudo is a church located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.

Built in 1903 in the Romanesque style around the middle of the European century, the church has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property since 1979. It is known as the only church in Japan with a black statue of the Virgin.

Coordinates: 38°43'39"N, 139°49'44"E

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Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsurugaoka Castle, Chidōkan, Sakai clan gardens, Chidō Museum.

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Forts and castles
Tsurugaoka Castle, Tsuruoka
5 min walk • Tsurugaoka Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle constructed in early Edo period in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata. It was the seat of the Sakai clan, a fudai daimyō clan who ruled over Shōnai Domain, Dewa Province in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate.
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Historical place
Chidōkan, Tsuruoka
5 min walk • The Chidōkan was the Domain academy of Shōnai Domain under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate located in what is now part of the city of Tsuruoka in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
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Park
Sakai clan gardens, Tsuruoka
11 min walk • The Sakai clan Gardens is a traditional Japanese garden located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, which is a nationally designated Place of Scenic...
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Museum, Specialty museum, Buddhist architecture
Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka
12 min walk • The Chido Museum is a private museum in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. It was founded in 1950 by the former Lord Sakai of the Shōnai Domain who donated his properties with the intention of promoting local culture. The museum houses folk materials from Shōnai, classical calligraphy, woodcraft and ceremonial sake barrels.
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tsuruoka Komakihara Stadium, Tsuruoka
31 min walk • Tsuruoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan. It is a part of Komagihara Park, and served as a home venue for NEC Yamagata SC.

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Nearby attractions include Tsurugaoka Castle, Tsuruoka (5 min walk), Chidōkan, Tsuruoka (5 min walk), Sakai clan gardens, Tsuruoka (11 min walk), Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka (12 min walk).

Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka

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Tsuruoka plan & book

Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Tsurugaoka Castle, Tsuruoka

Chidōkan, Tsuruoka

Sakai clan gardens, Tsuruoka

Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka Komakihara Stadium, Tsuruoka

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō?