Kurosaki Church

 

The Church is located in Kurosaki district, where was place of the setting

for Endo Shusaku’s novel Silence.  In 1897, the foundations were laid down

according to Father de Rotz’s design. 

Construction followed and in 1920 the church was completed.

 

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The followers built it brick by brick with their own hands.

The modest design serves to bring out the beauty of the bricks. 

Experience the depth when you come inside and see the rib vault ceiling.

The church’s stained glass also leaves a lasting impression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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