St. Agnes’ Episcopal Church — Attraction in Kyoto

I happened to pass by on my way to he imperial palace, I called in, apologetically late for the service (I was completely not expecting to see an Anglican church in Japan). I was kindly welcomed inside, and offered a seat. My reception was warm, and incredibly friendly. There were 23 others in the church, though their singing was in good harmony and sounded rather nice, though it was not an English speaking service I couldn't sing along. Although only here for 30 minutes or so, it was a very welcoming and warm experience, I had the fortune to meet and speak with a number of the congregation, shame on me for not knowing enough Japanese language.

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A breath of fresh air. My brother and I stumbled upon this church after visiting the imperial palace in Kyoto. I picked up one of their brochures and we decided to go on Sunday. I loved the service and the church community was very welcoming to a couple of outsiders. Even when they learned we would only be around for a couple days they still invited us to have coffee after service. We attended the English speaking service and we both found our time there to be encouraging...

英国国教会の流れをくむ日本聖公会に属する教会。明治の初めから英国・米国の宣教師が日本各地で伝道活動を行ったが、京都では1889年以降、積極的に伝道が行われた。この聖堂は、平安女学院の礼拝堂として、また日本聖公会京都地方部(現・京都教区)の大聖堂として1898年に竣工し、献堂式が行われて聖三一大聖堂と命名された。設計は立教学院の初代校長であったジェームス・M・ガ－ディナーである。 聖アグネス教会は烏丸通を挟んで京都御苑の西側に位置する。北東の角に三層の鐘楼、南東角には礼拝準備室（ベストリー)が設けられ、ゴシック様式の重厚な外観（煉瓦積み)は、明治期のキリスト教会堂の特色を伝えている。 京都市指定有形文化財。 京都市 A church belonging to the Anglican Church in Japan, which follows the tradition of the Anglican Church. Since the beginning of the Meiji era, missionaries from the United Kingdom and the United States have been evangelizing in various parts of Japan, but since 1889, they have been actively evangelizing in Kyoto. This cathedral was completed in 1898 as a chapel of the Heian Jogakuin and as a cathedral of the Anglican Church in Japan in the Kyoto region (currently Kyoto parish), and was named Holy 31st Cathedral after a dedication ceremony. Designed by James M. Gardiner, the first principal of Rikkyo Gakuin. St. Agnes Church is located on the west side of Kyoto Gyoen across Karasuma Dori. A three-story bell tower is set up on the northeastern corner, and a worship preparation room (bestley) is set up on the southeastern corner. The heavy Gothic exterior (brickwork) conveys the characteristics of the Christian church during the Meiji era. A tangible cultural property designated by Kyoto...