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Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka

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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.

  • tsurugaoka castle tsuruoka~830 ftW
    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.

  • chidokan tsuruoka~960 ftSW
    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.

  • sakai clan gardens tsuruoka0.4 miW
    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...

  • chido museum tsuruoka0.4 miW
    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.

  • tsuruoka komakihara stadium1.2 miSW
    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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō?

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).

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