Motomachi Roman Catholic Church
The solemn atmosphere is heartwarming
This Motomachi Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1859 by the French missionary Father Mermet Cachon. The current Gothic-style building was completed in 1924. It houses an altar gifted by Pope Benedict XV as a consolation for a fire, making it a unique and precious item in Japan, being the only one of its kind sent by a Pope.
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- Category
- With friends
- Shrines and temples, churches
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- History, culture, art
- Canals, townscapes
- Shooting locations of films, dramas, or commercials
- Solo trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Travel style
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Travel Inspiration
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒040-0054
- Address
- 北海道函館市元町15-30
- Telephone Number
- 0138-22-6877
- Open
- 10:00-16:00 (Sunday mornings, except during worship services)
- Closed
- December 30 - January 5, when the cathedral is in use
- Car Park
- Paid parking available nearby
- Directions
- ●By car: About 10 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: About 15 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
