Shirakawa Christ Orthodox Church (Cathedral of the Goddess of God)

Shirakawa Christ Orthodox Church (Cathedral of the Goddess of God)

Info

JR Shirakawa Station → 5-minute walk
5km 15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Shirakawa IC via National Route 4; or 10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Shirakawa Chuo Smart IC via National Route 4
Two

Business Hours

10 ~ 15 o'clock

Price

Admission is required for donations (as a cathedral maintenance fee), tours are reserved

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches


Beautiful church with Byzantine building

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