Katori Jingu

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Katori Jingu shrine is located in the Katori district of Katori City. It is the Grand Head Shrine of all the Katori shrines in Japan, of which there are around 400. The shrine is dedicated to the worship of Futsunushi-no-okami, a deity who appears in the Japanese legend “Izumo no Kuniyuzuri.” The Main Hall and the Rou-mon (two-storied gate), which were built in 1700, have both been designated as national Important Cultural Properties.

Spot details

Address: Chiba Pref. Katorishi Katori 1697-1 Map
Area: Narita / Hokuso Area
Phone: 0478573211
Hours: [Conferment Office] 8:30-17:00
Fees: [Treasure Hall] Adults300yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (limited to smoking areas)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Highly recommend!

Reviewed : 2020.09.25

Katori Jingu Shrine is amazing! I found out about this place through Katoris official English Facebook page, Little Edo Sawara. They talk about the history of the shrine and have amazing pictures...
It was amazing event.

Reviewed : 2018.04.09

It was my 1st visit and best ever experience to see the annual event Tauesai with Saotome girls.the event I saw was annual event schefuled on every 1st saturday and sunday.
Ｇood!

Reviewed : 2017.09.07

Ｔhis shrine is No.1 Shrine for Kazusa country(upper half of Chiba prefecture)and I enjoyed. Personally I prefer Kashima to Katori though.There is a one day bus tour from Shinjyuku,Tokyo to visit 3...