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Seifirippokyokai (Nishizakaki Kyokai) St. Philip's Church (Nishizaka Church)

Japan's Sagrada Familia?! A unique building that combines faith and architecture

Nishizaka Park is home to reliefs of the 26 saints who were martyred on Nishizaka Hill (Monument to the XNUMX Japanese Saints). Adjacent to it is the Church of St. Philip Nishizaka, which has two eye-catching towers.

The name of this church comes from Felipe de Jesus, one of the 1 Saints. It was built based on donations from Felipe's home country of Mexico and designed by architect Kenji Imai. Mr. Imai is known as the person who introduced the famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi to Japan in the early Showa period.
Mr. Imai, who is a Catholic himself and was deeply impressed by Gaudi's architecture, incorporated many of Gaudi's architectural elements, such as the piety that glorifies martyrs, using mosaics of colorful ceramic shards.
The interior of the church is based on white, and the soft light that filters through the stained glass creates a gentle atmosphere.

Because it is located in a very important place in the history of Japan and has a unique design that takes that history into account, it has been designated as a Landscape Important Building by Nagasaki City.

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Let's find out more! St. Philip's Church (Nishizaka Church)

  • What the building is intended for-0

    Two towers reaching to the sky

    what the building is intended for

    The twin towers are reminiscent of Gaudi's architecture.
    These two towers are said to represent the ``gates of heaven,'' where the joy of the people on earth echoes the joy of the martyrs.
    It is a highly acclaimed building that expresses the spirit of the martyrs and the spirit of Christianity through its architecture.

  • A space suitable for praying-1

    The light through the stained glass soothes your soul.

    A space suitable for praying

    The interior of the church is filled with sunlight of various colors, including red and blue, creating a warm space that gently wraps your heart.
    The soft light of various colors coming in through the stained glass creates a peaceful environment for prayer.

    It may not be flashy, but as you step into this simple space, you will gradually feel calm and peaceful.

  • Nagasaki scenery seen from the church entrance-2

    Looking towards Chikugo Town from the church entrance

    Nagasaki scenery seen from the church entrance

    From the entrance to the church, you can see a very typical Nagasaki landscape.
    Oh my God! Next to the cathedral is a cemetery and a temple. This is a landscape unique to Nagasaki, which has undergone various changes in religion as well.

Basic Information

Address 850-0051 Nishizakacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 7-8
Phone 095-822-6000(26 Japanese Saints Memorial Hall)
FAX 095-823-5326
Transportation access ・About 6 minutes walk from JR Nagasaki Station
・About 3 minutes by car from JR Nagasaki Station
Parking Yes
Link URL 26 Japanese Saints Memorial Hall
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