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Oura Catholic Church (Oura Tenshudo) was constructed in the last years of the Edo Period in 1864 for the growing community of foreign merchants, who took up residence in Nagasaki after the end of Japan's era of seclusion. Oura Catholic Church is considered the oldest standing Christian church in Japan, and is the only Western buidling to be designated as a national treasure.

How to get there

Oura Catholic Church is a five minute walk from "Ouratenshudo-shita" tram station on the line number 5. It stands just next to the entrance of Glover Garden. How to get to and around Nagasaki

Hours and Fees

Hours: 8:00 to 18:00 (admission ends at 17:45) Closed: No closing days. Admission: 300 yen

News and Reports

Nagasaki Cherry Blossom Report March 26, 2009

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Tours and Packages

Nagasaki & Imari Pottery Tour A 5-day tour that lets visitors explore the two sides of Kyushu: the exotic Nagasaki.

Japanese Links

Oura Tenshudo Official website.