Catholic Osaka Umeda Church — Attraction in Osaka

To all the Catholic tourists out there that can't speak Japanese (such as myself), this is the church for you. The priest is a non-Japanese (white) that speaks English fluently and is easy to understand. The wardens are mostly Philippinos so they can speak English as well. It is fairly close to the Umeda Station, which is at the city center, so it is easily accessible wherever your AirBnB or hotel is located. They have a website which tells you what times the masses are held in English. Some are full English, some are full Japanese, some are mixed, so be careful when choosing the mass that you...

I've missed the friday's morning Holy Mass, nontheless it was a relief to be here in silence and just sit near the Lord Jesus.

The church interior is very simple yet beautiful. The Altar with sculptures was focusing my attention most of the time, even though I was there with just one other person.

After time in church I met three fantastic people from local community. I felt warm welcomed by them. When they heard that I'm from Poland, they immediately mentioned St....

Happy easter everyone in Japan, i choose to come at umeda catholic church, beacuse it has a unique design, and the mass on eaater 2019 just mow lead by the bishop, it really amazing, all in japanese language, but all the same liturgy in every country, that what makes catholic mean universal. And the mass held on 3rd floor, either using an elevator or stairs. Have faith and spread the love of...