St. Josephs Catholic Church

At the mouth of River Sakai (Katase-gawa) there is an old church called St. Josephs Catholic Church. Dome is unique, because it is Japanese style building. The building was constructed in 1939. An Archbishop of Yokohama called Chabon selected this style at that time.

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Dome

An old house of Yamamoto Family who once owned large estate her is used as a house of the priest.

2001/4/1


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