Nagoya St.Matthew's Church

Overview

St. Matthew's Cathedral is a Christian church located in Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It is the diocesan cathedral of the Diocese of Chubu of the Anglican Church in Japan, whose diocese covers the four prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, and Niigata.

Highlights

• ●A Christian church located in Showa-ku, Nagoya
• ●The diocesan cathedral of the Diocese of Chubu, Anglican Church in Japan
• ●Center of a diocese spanning Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, and Niigata
• ●Known in English as Nagoya St. Matthew's Church Cathedral

History

The church serves as the diocesan cathedral of the Diocese of Chubu of the Anglican Church in Japan. The diocese covers the parishes in the four prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, and Niigata. For historical reasons, the parishes in some prefectures of the Chubu Region belong to other dioceses.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Start from the surrounding town and head to the church
2. 2View the cathedral architecture from the exterior
3. 3Take in the calm atmosphere of the cathedral
4. 4Stop by nearby tourist facilities and stroll through the town

Did you know?

💡 The Diocese of Chubu covers the four prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, and Niigata.

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