The Katori Shrine is a Shintō shrine in the city of Katori in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Shimōsa Province, and is the head shrine of the approximately 400 Katori shrines around the country. [Wikipedia]
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Katori shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is located in Chiba, north east of Narita. It is free to enter and can get busy, depending on when you go. The area itself is large and has a lot of trees and general wildlife. This shrine is one of the most famo
Katori Jingu Shrine, located in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture is the premier shrine of the old province of Kazusa. This shrine is ranked with the three grand shrines of eastern Japan. Visit the shrine to pray for victory and see the elegant architecture.
Katori Shrine's Okunomiya, the rear shrine, in Japanese is a short walk south-west of Katori Jingu Shrine but it is hallowed ground for asking for success. This subsidiary shrine is tranquil and reveres a sacred sword wielded by legendary emperor Jimmu.
In the large precinct of the Katori Jingu you can find “Katori Gokoku Shrine”. This Shrine was established in 1946 and it is dedicated to the people from the Katori area who fell in battle.
Katori Jingu, one of Japan’s three original grand shrines, is a pilgrimage site for martial arts enthusiasts. The 2000-year-old shrine honors the warrior god Futsunushi. The wooded hillside shrine has cherry and maple trees surrounding the 18th-century gate and sanctuary.
Katori City in northern Chiba Prefecture transports you to the Edo era. Just an hour from Narita City, this once-prosperous mercantile hub boasts a preserved antique townscape, shops with centuries of history, and the ancient shrine Katori Jingu.
