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Tsuwano Catholic Church

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Tsuwano Catholic Church

津和野カトリック教会

Shimane · Chugoku

A distinctive Gothic-style church with a tatami-mat floor instead of pews, built for Tsuwano's small Christian community.

Why it's hidden

A striking architectural fusion — Western church, Japanese flooring — that's easy to miss on Tono-machi Street.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 292 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free entry (donations welcomed); active church open to visitors, no admission fee.
Nearest station
Tsuwano Station · 10 min walk
Website
sun-net.jp/~otome

Today

8:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

churcharchitecture

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