Modeled on a small English village, St. Anna's Garden is a lovely place to stop if sightseeing near Fukushima City. The centerpiece is St. Anna's Church, built in 1993. Surrounding the church is a complex of over 20 shops, restaurants, cafes, and a museum. Visitors can enjoy gelato, pizza, Japanese sweets, coffee, locally brewed beer, and more. They can also shop for pottery, antique furniture, imported clothing, and locally produced items. Entry to the complex is free, with the exception of the Nishida Memorial Museum.
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St. Anna's Garden
An English 'village' near Fukushima City

By Sandra Isaka
Community writer

Many Japanese get married at St. Anna's Church

Looking into St. Anna's Church

The complex is compact, easily walk-able, and surrounded by greenery.

A shop with a large selection of European antique furniture

The entrance to a small outdoor 'beer garden' that serves locally brewed beer.

Beer garden overlooking the surrounding countryside

One of the many 'English' buildings within the complex

A section of various shops. The handmade pottery store is particularly recommended.

The Nishida Memorial Museum, a museum dedicated to traditional kokeshi dolls.

St. Anna's Church
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Olga
9 years ago
Churches are so popular with Japanese these days. Looks like a nice place to get married!
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