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Xavier Memorial Church

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sights in Yamaguchi

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In 1551, nine years after the arrival of the first Europeans in Japan, the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, undertook a mission to Kyoto. On his way, he spent half a year in Yamaguchi, a city he favored over the war torn capital of Kyoto.

To commemorate Xavier's visit to Yamaguchi, the Xavier Memorial Church was built in 1952. It burnt down and was reconstructed in the early 1990s.

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How to get there

The Xavier Memorial Church stands about 1.5 kilometers northwest of Yamaguchi Station.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	9:00 to 17:00
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	Free

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User Ratings

Ratings for Xavier Church:

japan-guide.com Rating:		interesting
User Rating (by 21 users):	68/100	mildly interesting

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English Links

Xavier Memorial Church
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Xavier Memorial Church
Official website.

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