Nunoike Church
Nunoike Church, the Roman Catholic cathedral of Nagoya
Nunoike Church, officially the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, is the main cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nagoya in central Japan.
History
The cathedral was completed in 1962. The architectural style is Gothic revival, the two belfries with its tall spires can be seen from far.
Masses are held in many languages, including English and Tagalog, catering to the expatriate community in Nagoya. Located next to the cathedral is St. Mary College, an English language school.
Nearest subway stations are Shinsakae-machi on the Higashiyama Line or Kuramamichi station on the Sakuradori Line.
External links
Media related to Nunoike Church at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 35°10′22.24″N 136°55′26.00″E / 35.1728444°N 136.9238889°E
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