St. Mary's Cathedral
東京カテドラル聖マリア大聖堂 · Sekiguchi
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to St. Mary's Cathedral, a pinnacle of mid-century modernism nestled in the Bunkyo district of Tokyo. …
Listen in the app2The Exterior Facade and Geometric Symbolism
Standing here at the base of the cathedral, the scale of the structure becomes truly overwhelming. Each of the eight walls is a separate entity, reaching upward and inward to meet its counterparts. …
Listen in the app3The Campanile — A Sentinel of Sound
The bell tower, or campanile, stands at 61 meters tall, acting as a vertical counterpoint to the sloping lines of the cathedral. Like the main building, it is constructed of exposed concrete and features the same sharp, angular…
Listen in the app4The Narthex and the Transition to Shadow
As you pass through the heavy doors into the narthex, the world outside begins to fade. The first thing you will notice is the dramatic drop in light levels. …
Listen in the app5The Nave and the Great Cruciform Skylight
Entering the nave is a breathtaking experience. The ceiling vanishes into the darkness above, only to be defined by a massive, glowing cross of light. …
Listen in the app6The Sanctuary and High Altar
The sanctuary is the focal point of the cathedral, a raised platform where the drama of the Mass unfolds. The high altar is a massive block of marble, simple and unadorned, reflecting the reforms of the Second Vatican Council…
Listen in the app7The Pipe Organ and Acoustic Engineering
Looking back toward the entrance, you see the magnificent pipe organ, installed in 2004 to replace the original instrument. Built by the Italian firm Mascioni, it is one of the finest organs in Japan, featuring over 3,000 pipes. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through St. Mary’s Cathedral, take a moment to look back at the silver silhouette against the Tokyo sky. …
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What is St. Mary's Cathedral?
St. Mary's Cathedral is a place in Sekiguchi with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sekiguchi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7142, 139.7267 |
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