St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Nagoya

Nunoike Church, the Roman Catholic cathedral of Nagoya

Nunoike Church, officially the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul,[1] 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul (Nunoike Church), 名古屋 (Nagoya), 愛知県 (Aichi), Japan". www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2016-06-09.

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Coordinates: 35°10′22.24″N 136°55′26.00″E / 35.1728444°N 136.9238889°E / 35.1728444; 136.9238889


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