Hakodate St. John’s Church
Retro and graceful, thoughtfully designed with the cross visible from all angles
Built in 1874 as the first Anglican church in Hokkaido, St. John's Church has been rebuilt multiple times due to repeated fires in Hakodate. The current building was constructed in 1979. The white exterior walls adorned with crosses are striking, and the interior features a dome-shaped design. The holy light streaming through the stained glass windows with crosses makes you want to raise your hand in reverence.
In 2006, the newly constructed vicarage received the Hakodate City Urban Landscape Award, blending seamlessly with the church and the cityscape of Hakodate. Although the interior is not open for tours from around November to April, Sunday services, as well as concerts featuring jazz and piano performances, are held in the church two to three times a year.
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- Category
- With friends
- Shrines and temples, churches
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- History, culture, art
- Solo trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Travel style
- Travel Inspiration
- Best for a girls' trip
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒040-0054
- Address
- 北海道函館市元町3-23
- Telephone Number
- 0138-23-5584（Hakodate Tourist Information Center）
- Open
- Exterior is open for tours* Interior can be toured from May to November (reservation required).
- Car Park
- Paid parking available nearby
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 15 minutes from Jujigai tram stop
●By car: About 30 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
