Matsugamine Church

Overview

Matsugamine Catholic Church is a Christian (Catholic) church and its chapel in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. As a work of Oya-stone architecture it is one of the largest surviving Romanesque Revival buildings, and its solid stone exterior is the main draw.

Highlights

• ●The solid Oya-stone exterior
• ●Romanesque Revival architecture
• ●A nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property
• ●One of the largest surviving Oya-stone buildings

History

Built of locally quarried Oya stone, it is one of the largest surviving examples of Romanesque Revival architecture. In recognition of its cultural value, it was listed as a nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1998.

Map

36.5581, 139.8813 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Depart central Utsunomiya
2. 2Head to Matsugamine Church
3. 3Tour the Oya-stone chapel
4. 4Stroll the surrounding city district

Did you know?

💡 Built of local Oya stone, it ranks among the largest surviving works of Oya-stone architecture.

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