Oe Catholic Church

Approximately a five-minute walk from the Tenshudo Iriguchi bus stop, this church was the first built in Amakusa after the ban on Christianity was lifted. The current building was built in 1933 with the private funds of the French missionary Father Garnier who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in Amakusa. A building with Romanesque architecture, the church with beautiful white walls is a symbol of Christianity in Amakusa to this day. There are statues of Father Garnier and the Virgin Mary on the premises. It is also known for being visited by five poets such as Yosano Tekkan.

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Amakusamachioe 1782 Map
Area: Amakusa Area
Phone: 0969222243
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday *We may be temporarily closed during church events, masses, etc.
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Tel will connect you to the Amakusa Takarajima Tourism Association.
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Average budget: [Lunch] 10,000yen or more
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Church grounds are sloped, so it is possible if you have a companion, there is no slope into the cathedral)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available