Kaminoshima Church (神の島教会), Nagasaki

We were visited to Kaminoshima Church in Nagasaki City on 07 January 2012. It's the second oldest historic church in Japan. 

History

In 1897, Father Duran constructed Kaminoshima Church at his own expense, in cooperation with the faithful. Standing at the entrance of Nagasaki Port, this white church plays the symbolic role of informing crews of foreign vessels that they have arrived at Nagasaki, formerly a Christian town. On a frog-shaped rock below the church, the image of Our Lady on the Cape stands praying for the safety of ships at sea.
 Source:Kaminoshima Church on Nagasaki Prefecture Official site

At the entrance

A view from the opposite side

Inside the church

A view of the church from Kaminoshima Church bus stop.

A view of the church from statue of Virgin Mary

Statue of Virgin Mary is standing at the entrance of Nagasaki Port with Kaminoshima Church in background.

A view of Megami Bridge from the church.