Catholic Tetori Church

Catholic Tetori Church is a serene urban sanctuary in central Kumamoto, offering quiet reflection amid the city, with roots dating back to 1889.
Located in the heart of Kumamoto City, surrounded by department stores and hotels, Catholic Tetori Church rises as a serene urban oasis within the city’s modern skyline. Stepping inside reveals a place of prayer defined by quiet dignity, offering a calm counterpoint to the activity of the streets beyond.

  • Founded: March 15, 1889
  • Consecrated: July 1894
  • Rebuilt:  May 1928
  • Patron Saint: Our Lady of Japan