Katori Jingū
香取神宮
Katori Jingu is an ancient Shinto shrine, head of its kind, with national treasures and Edo-period architecture.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
- Head shrine of Katori shrines nationwide.
- One of the Three Shrines of Eastern Japan.
- Dedicated to the deity Futsunushi-no-Okami.
What to see
- A Chinese Tang dynasty bronze mirror, a national treasure.
- Main hall and tower gate from the Edo period.
- Main hall and tower gate built in 1700.
- Shrine located on Kamegaseyama hill.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県香取市香取1697 Open in Google Maps
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