Church of the Light

The Church of the Light (sometimes called the "Church with Light") is the main chapel of the Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church, a member church of the United Church of Christ in Japan. It was built in 1989, in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. This building is one of the most famous designs of Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

Church of the Light
Interior. Benches are made of planks that were used for scaffolding
General information
Town or cityIbaraki, Osaka
CountryJapan
Technical details
Structural systemreinforced concrete
Design and construction
Architect(s)Tadao Ando

In 1999, the main building was extended with the addition of a Sunday School.

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