Tetori Church

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, 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