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Saitama Shrine

Katori Shrine

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大森香取神社

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Katori Shrine
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What it is

  • A village shrine in Saitama City.
  • Likely existed during the Sengoku period.
  • Registered as 'Katori Shrine' in 1872.

What to see

  • Yakushido, the only remaining structure of Rishoin temple.
  • A preserved guardian forest until 1955.

When to go

  • Before the war, it had a festival called 'Oshogatsu Matsuri'.

Getting there

  • 16-minute walk from the Odo bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県さいたま市岩槻区大森22 Open in Google Maps

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