The Hirosaki Episcopal Anglian Ascension Church is a protestant church established in 1896 as a place to introduce Christianity. The church is a member of The Diocese of Northeast of the Anglican-Episcopal church in Japan that belongs to The Church of England. Current church was built in 1921. James Gardiner who also designed the St John’s Church, a national important cultural property, in Aichi Prefecture, designed it. It is a redbrick, Gothic-style church.
Basic Information
| Address | 7 Yamamichicho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori 036-8181 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 0172-34-6247 |
| Fax | 0172-34-6247 |
| Open | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Sunday (Church service) and also closes when bishop is not at church. |
| Price | Free for tour around. (Opens the door only when bishop is available.) |
| Wi-Fi | Not Available |
| URL | City of Hirosaki(Japanese) |
Transportation
JR Hirosaki Station, Central exit, Station Front Bus Stop
Konan Bus, Hirosaki City Dotemachi Loop Bus(7 min.ride, ¥100)
Nakadotemachi Bus Stop
3 minutes on walk
Hirosaki Episcopal Anglian Ascension Church
