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Category： Beauty / health

Area： Huis Ten Bosch · Sasebo

Miura Catholic Church Miura Catholic Church was founded in 1899, but moved to its current location in Sasebo's city center in 1931. The church's equisite, white exterior is built in Gothic style. Miraculously, the church survived the air raids during World War II. It stands in Sasebo today as a symbol of the multicultural city.
Category： Other

Area： Nagasaki city

Oura Catholic Church Oura Catholic Church, built in 1865, is the oldest Catholic church in Japan. The church has a history of housing closeted Christians. The church’s stained glass windows have been in place for over 100 years, although most of it was destroyed in the Second World War. Oura Catholic Church is designated as a national treasure, and is currently a World Heritage Site candidate.
Category： Beauty / health

Area： Huis Ten Bosch · Sasebo

Kuroshima Church Kuroshima Church is located on Kuroshima Island, which is 50 minutes by ferry from Ainoura Port in the city of Sasebo. The church served as a refuge for Christians during the early 1900s, when they were still a minority in Japanese society. To this day, 80% of the island's residents are Christians. Make sure to give the church a call before your visit, as the church only accepts a limited number of visitors per day.
Category： Beauty / health

Area： Huis Ten Bosch · Sasebo

Asago Church Asago Church locates on the northwestern coast of the city of Sasebo. Its location is perfect for a stunning, panoramic view of the Kujukushima Islands. The church is a small, wooden build, and was made in the 1940s. Visit during Christmas season to see the entire church get decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments!
Category： History

Area： Karuizawa

Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church is in Karuizawa-machi, eastern Nagano Prefecture. This church has Nagano Prefecture's longest history, and is located under a small tree covering just past the old Karuizawa Ginza Shopping Street. The church was founded by Alexander Croft Shaw, a Canadian missionary and Karuizawa pioneer, in 1895. The low-key wooden structure is a characteristic feature of this church, which that harmonically blends with the surrounding trees. It is open all year and provides a tranquil place for visitors. It is possible to speak with the pastor by making an advance appointment. In the church, classical and choir music concerts are held at irregular intervals. How about healing your mind while listening to the music?