Church

Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Area: Tokyo, Japan

Mon: Closed
Tue: 13:00–16:00
Wed: 13:00–16:00
Thu: 13:00–16:00
Fri: 13:00–16:00
Sat: 13:00–16:00
Sun: 13:00–16:00
Hours: Visiting hours are 13:00–15:30 from October to March and 13:00–16:00 from April to September. Closed Mondays and during the New Year holidays; access may be suspended for church events.
Price: A donation of about ¥300 is requested for visiting the cathedral.
How to visit: This is an active Orthodox church: dress modestly, remain quiet, and silence mobile phones. Photography and video are prohibited inside; visitor access may be restricted during services.
Hours: Good with children
Hours: Fine in the rain
Hours: About 20–30 min

Why it is worth the detour

Completed in 1891 under Saint Nicholas of Japan, the Orthodox cathedral introduced a striking Byzantine dome to the Meiji capital.

The Holy Resurrection Cathedral, also known as Nikorai-do, is a significant cultural and architectural landmark in Tokyo. Completed in 1891, it features a distinctive Byzantine dome and has been a center of Orthodox Christianity in Japan.

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