Anne's Rose Church

Overview

Anne's Rose Church is a church in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, known as the only church in the world commemorating Anne Frank. It operates the Anne Frank archive, and its garden is planted with Anne's roses surrounding a statue of Anne. Belonging to the Protestant Sei Iesu Kai, it continues its activities as a Christian church, including worship and ceremonies.

Highlights

• ●The only church in the world commemorating Anne Frank
• ●Precious photographs of Anne donated by Otto Frank
• ●Rare surviving personal effects of Anne in its collection
• ●A garden of Anne's roses planted around a statue of Anne

History

The church was established as the only church in the world dedicated to commemorating Anne Frank, and it operates the Anne Frank archive. In addition to precious photographs of Anne donated by Otto Frank, it holds personal effects of Anne, few of which survive today.

Map

34.7631, 135.3279 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View the church's worship space
2. 2See the adjoining Anne Frank archive
3. 3Look over the displays of donated photographs and effects
4. 4Admire the roses in the garden around the statue of Anne

Did you know?

💡 It is counted as one of the notable rose spots in Nishinomiya.

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