Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection, or resurrection Cathedral, also known as Nikolai-do". Was built in the late 19th century, and in 1962 received the status of a monument of culture of Japan and protected by the state. Also has the status of a Cathedral of the Tokyo Orthodox diocese and is functioning. It is located in the quarter Kanda Surugadaj, Scotland.

The first temple was built in 1871 after the Orthodox mission, headed by Archimandrite Nikolai (Kasatkin), moved into the Japanese capital. The Church then was a brownie and very close. On the construction of the new Church, Bishop Nicholas (Kasatkin) collecting funds, giving lectures in different cities of Russia. It was erected by a truly international team: the author of the project was the Russian architect Mikhail Shchurupov, the author of the design is British Josiah Conder, and supervised the construction of Nagasato Taisuke. Only twenty years later in 1891, the Church was consecrated.

The temple was badly damaged during the devastating earthquake in September 1923. Prelaminate the bell tower fell on the dome of the temple, destroyed the sacristy and blocked off one of the entrances. Fire burned all wood snap-buildings, Church plate and bells melted.

During the Second world war in order to mask the building of the Cathedral is painted in black color, and after the war almost worship has ceased, the building itself was in poor condition. Funds for its restoration began to gather in 1950.

In the 70-ies of XX century the Church received the status of Cathedral of the Japanese Orthodox Church and was open for inspection. In 90-ies in the temple for six years conducted a large-scale restoration, in 1998, the Cathedral was re-consecrated.

Today the Cathedral of the resurrection of Christ is an example of Russian-Byzantine style. With the bird's eye view of the temple looks like a cross with narrow wings. The height of the temple to the highest point on the bell tower is 40 meters. Your ringing over the Japanese capital carry eight bells. Some of the icons of the Church are copies of works by Viktor Vasnetsov and Mikhail Nesterov. In the chancel there are three icons: Mother of God of the Sign, the Archangel Michael and the Archangel Gabriel. The Cathedral is designed for 2,000 visitors.