[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for St. Mary's Cathedral (Updated Apr)

I was enchanted by the beautiful architecture 🤍 I went there for my friend's wedding 💍 I wanted to take more photos, but the atmosphere was so intense that it wasn't the right atmosphere for taking photos lol General visitors can visit the church from 9am to 5pm if there are no masses or events Architectural design: Kenzo Tange ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🏙️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary, Catholic Sekiguchi Church 📍3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo ⏰9am to 5pm 🚃15 minutes walk from Edogawabashi Station Exit 1a ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🏙️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ※This information is current, so please check it out before you go! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🏙️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy it to the fullest Maya trip ✔︎A place I'm glad I went and experienced for myself ✔︎I hope this will be helpful for your outings♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Western-style architecture #Architecture tour #Architecture #Edogawabashi #Tokyo sightseeing #Wedding #Tokyo Cathedral St. Mary's Cathedral

Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary (Catholic Sekiguchi Church) A Catholic church located at 3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. The current cathedral was completed in 1964 and became the cathedral. This cathedral won the 7th BCS Award in 1966 and was selected as a modern movement building in Japan by DOCOMOMO JAPAN in 2003. As I was passing by, I thought there was something special about it so I took a look.

[Tokyo, Bunkyo Ward, Sekiguchi, Sekiguchi Catholic Church, Pilgrimage to Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary] A walk along the Kanda River from Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, heading down towards Waseda. Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary, Eisei Bunko Museum, Higo Hosokawa Garden, Wakeijuku, after the cherry blossom season, wisteria and irises bloom one after another in the Waseda University Okuma Garden. ⛪️🔔Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary✝️ 💞Reasons for recommendation: We pray from Japan for the return of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Designed by Kenzo Tange, the huge building with a cross-shaped roof when viewed from above houses a pipe organ, has a 39-meter ceiling height, and modern linear light shines in. Exhibition of holy relics donated by Cologne Cathedral. Even during normal times, there are online broadcasts of mass, community volunteer activities, wedding orders, and parking for believers. Please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and legs. It is cold throughout the year. 🗓️Itinerary management: From the official website "Notice of the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis Date and time: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Ceremony begins at 15:00, reception begins at 13:30 Location: Tokyo Cathedral St. Mary's Cathedral 3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Main celebrant: Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina, Ambassador of the Holy See to Japan Organizer: Embassy of the Holy See Cooperation: Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo *Priests who will concelebrate should bring an alb and a stole (white). Note ・We apologize for the inconvenience, but we will decline to accept flowers and condolence money. ・Please refrain from coming by car. Please use public transportation. ・For crime prevention reasons, we ask all attendees to cooperate with baggage inspection and security checks. (Omitted, see the official website for details) In order to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, we have set up a flower offering stand and a registration book as follows. Anyone can offer flowers and sign the book. Location: St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo Cathedral Installation period: April 22 (Tue) - April 26 (Sat) Installation time: 9:00-17:00』 ⛪️🔔Sekiguchi Catholic Church✝️ 💰Price per person: 0, Voluntary donations, donations collected in times of disaster, etc. 🗓️Itinerary management: 9AM–12PM, 1–5PM 📍Location: 3 Chome-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0014 🌲Green Shop Oto-no-ha 🕰️Opening hours: 10AM–6PM 📍Location: 2 Chome−11−31 Garden Shop Otoha Green, Bunkyo City, Sekiguchi, Tokyo 112-0014 🍽️Vegetable club oto no ha Café Cafe restaurant, Western food with plenty of meat, vegetables from Shizuoka 💰Price per person: Lunch 2000- Course 5000- 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30AM–8PM 📍Location: 2 Chome-11-31 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0014 🥖 Sekiguchi French Bread 💰 Price per person: 500- 🕰️ Business hours: 8AM–6PM 🗓️ Itinerary management: If you use the subway Get off at Edogawabashi on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, exit 1-a, 6 minutes on foot If you use the bus JR Yamanote Line Mejiro Station ticket gate exit, cross the traffic light, take the Toei bus to Shinjuku Station West Exit, and get off at Edogawabashi, 3 minutes on foot 📍 Address: 2-3-3 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0014 🌸 Edogawa Park 📍 Address: 2 Chome-1 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-8555 If you walk along the Kanda River from Edogawa Park, you will see a row of cherry blossom trees, and in spring, cherry blossom snowstorms will blow. ⛰️Sekiguchi Bashoan Japanese Garden 📍Address: 2 Chome-11-3 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0013 📕Eisei Bunko Museum 永星文庫 🕰️Opening hours: 10AM–4:30PM Close:Fri,Mon 📍Address: 1 Chome-1-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0015 🏠Wakeijuku (former Hosokawa residence) 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: This is a men's university dormitory that can be used by both international students and domestic students in Japan, and there is also a scholarship program. The public is only allowed to view the dormitory on a limited basis, but the garden is beautiful and creates a street atmosphere. 📍Address: 1 Chome-21-2 Mejirodai, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-8682 ⚾️Mejirodai Sports Park Athletic field 📍Address: 1 Chome-20-2 Mejirodai, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0015 🏞️Higo Hosokawa Garden Japanese garden 🕰️Opening hours: 9AM–5PM 📍Address: 1 Chome-1-22 Mejirodai, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0015 If heading to Waseda 🌳Waseda University Okuma Garden Cafe operated by the university co-op 📍Address: 1 Chome−104, Totsukamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-8050 ⛩️Anahachiman Shrine Shrine, business success, money luck 📍Address: 2 Chome-1-11 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0051 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: From Mejiro and Sekiguchi to Waseda, there are many cafes serving light meals, restaurants for lunch with a budget of 2000 yen or less, bento shops, and bakeries, so you won't have any trouble if you visit during the day on a weekday. ☕️Coffee Shop · Koji 📍Address: 521 Wasedatsurumakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0041 If you want to go to Nishi-Waseda or Takadanobaba 🌳Kansen-en Park Pond and Japanese Garden 📍Address: 3 Chome-5 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0051 Nearby Hotels 🏨Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Sekiguchi Catholic Church side 📍Address: 2 Chome-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-8680 🏨Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo, Waseda University side 📍Address: 1 Chome-104-19 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-8613 #Domestic Travel #Tokyo Travel #Christianity #Holy Land Pilgrimage #Architectural Pilgrimage #Catholic Church #japan #0yentravel

Nestled quietly in Bunkyo Ward, this cathedral is a masterpiece of modernist architecture by the renowned architect Kenzo Tange. The stainless steel exterior gleams like metal, and the expansive interior space with its high ceilings is truly breathtaking. From the moment you step inside, you are transported away from the everyday, enveloped in a sacred and beautiful atmosphere. Visiting during quieter hours offers a special moment of tranquility to center your mind. ✨ Access: A 10-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. Travel Tip: Visiting around 10 AM is recommended for a peaceful experience. Photography is allowed for the exterior only; please be respectful and maintain silence.

#springwander A Catholic church standing on a hill in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku. In 1899, the construction of a wooden Gothic-style cathedral began as an annex to the French School of Our Lady. In 1900, it became the cathedral of Sekiguchi Parish, and in 1920, it became the Bishop's Cathedral of Tokyo. The cathedral, which was laid with tatami mats at that time, burned down in the Great Tokyo air raid during World War II. The current building was built in 1964 with the support of the Diocese of Cologne, Germany, by the design of the world-famous architect Kenzo Tange. The characteristic wall with 8 curves shapes the silhouette of a cross from above.

#Tokyo Attractions Santa Maria Cathedral, designed by Kenzo Tange, creates an ultimate sense of solemnity with its cold concrete and bold geometric structures. 🚶♂️ When you get close, it feels like you are holding your breath From a distance, the building presents an outline like the Holy Spirit spreading its wings, with pure and powerful lines. When you approach, you will involuntarily hold your breath and be enveloped by the solemnity. The huge concrete walls are folded in an interlaced manner, and light shines into the room through narrow gaps, creating a sacred and quiet atmosphere. 📌 Project Information •🏛 Building: Cathedral of Santa Maria •👤 Architect: Kenzo Tange •📅 Year: 1964 📍 Location: Tokyo, Japan The intersection of modernism and spirituality, a silent but stunning building.

St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo was designed by Kenzo Tange, a very famous Japanese architect. It is different from the common church appearance in Europe. It is really admirable that he was able to design such a unique and attractive building in 1963 and it still looks fashionable now. Although the main material is exposed concrete, the interior of the church does not make people feel stiff and cold. Unfortunately, there is a sign saying that you cannot take pictures inside. I went there early in the morning and there was no one there. However, the solemn atmosphere naturally exuded by the church made me dare not even take pictures secretly, which I felt a little bit regretful... But I did sit in the church for a while and enjoy its atmosphere. It is a very comfortable space.

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#JuneTravelSupportEvent As the Tokyo Archdiocese Cathedral, it was a really great cathedral, but I couldn't take pictures inside because it wasn't allowed, but it was really grand and nice. Since the general public can enter until 5pm, I think it would be good to go and take a break while looking around!

#TokyoTourism St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo Cathedral is an important Catholic religious facility located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It has a long history, with construction beginning in the 1920s, the early Showa period. It was designed by French architect Jean Biel and features a beautiful Gothic exterior and interior. The cathedral was completed in the 1950s after World War II, and has been renovated and expanded since then. The cathedral is popular not only with Catholics but also with tourists and art lovers. Its magnificent stained glass, sculptures, altars, and tranquil sanctuary not only inspire visitors with religious inspiration, but also allow them to enjoy the beauty of architecture and the appreciation of art. In addition, music concerts and special religious events are held several times a year, further enriching the experience inside the cathedral. St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo Cathedral, provides peace of mind to many people as a quiet sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Its beauty and historical importance make it one of Tokyo's landmarks.

#JapanTravel ⛪️ Tokyo Modern Architecture Travelogue Recommended Travel Destinations ✨ 📍 Tokyo Cathedral Sekiguchi (St. Mary's Cathedral): 3 Chome-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0014 Japan 📍Opening Hours: 09:00-12:00 / 13:00-17:00, Closed on Mondays 🌟 Let's introduce Tokyo Cathedral Sekiguchi, one of the masterpieces of the famous Japanese architectural artist, 'Kenzo Tange'! This is a cathedral located in Bunkyo Ward, a Tokyo travel destination recommended to architecture lovers.! It is characterized by beautiful sculptural beauty and mass, and the sound of the pipe organ resonates deeply. When you hear it, you feel holy and peaceful! It is considered one of the most stylish and modern buildings in Japan. I recommend you visit Tokyo and appreciate its architectural beauty! #Tokyo #TokyoTravel #Architecture