Katori Shrine

What it is

• Also called Inatsuke Katori Shrine.
• It was the guardian shrine of Inatsuke Village.
• It is a subordinate shrine of Akabane Hachiman Shrine.

What to see

• The vermilion main hall, formerly from Ueno Toshogu.
• A Fudeko-zuka monument, 'Kobayashi Sensei Shoko no Hi'.
• Seven chikaraishi (power stones) on the grounds.
• The lightest power stone weighs about 71 kg.
• The heaviest power stone weighs about 206 kg.

Getting there

• 9-minute walk from Akabane Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.