The Anglican cathedral serving central Japan, this Nagoya landmark ministers to parishes across four prefectures of the Chubu Region.
At a glance
St. Matthew’s Cathedral stands in Showa-ku as the diocesan seat of the Diocese of Chubu, the Anglican Church in Japan’s administrative and spiritual centre for the Chubu Region. It serves parishes across Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, and Niigata Prefectures.
History
The cathedral functions as the principal church of the Anglican Diocese of Chubu. Its ecclesiastical jurisdiction reflects the complex administrative divisions of Japan’s Chubu Region—parishes in Fukui, Ishikawa, and Toyama belong to the Diocese of Kyoto, while those in Yamanashi and Shizuoka fall under the Diocese of Yokohama.
Cultural significance
St. Matthew’s Cathedral represents the Anglican presence in central Japan and serves as a spiritual centre for English-speaking and Japanese Anglican communities across one of Japan’s major regions.
Key facts
- Country: Japan
- City: Nagoya, Showa-ku
- Coordinates: 35.14684167, 136.93276667
- Denomination: Anglican Church in Japan
- Function: Diocesan cathedral of the Diocese of Chubu
Practical information & getting there
St. Matthew’s Cathedral is located in Showa-ku, central Nagoya. For visiting hours, services, and access information, contact the cathedral directly or consult the Diocese of Chubu website.
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