Katori Shrine (Satte)

What it is

• A village shrine in Satte, Saitama Prefecture.
• One of the shrines of Sakurada Village.
• Main hall foundation stone inscribed with 1815.

What to see

• Main hall, repaired in early Showa period and 1990-1991.
• Torii gate marks the entrance.
• Pair of komainu dedicated on December 20, 1940.
• Inari Shrine within the grounds.
• Stone monument inscribed with Tenmangu.
• Stone monument inscribed with Ise Sangu Kinen.

When to go

• Festivals are held in winter, spring, summer, and autumn.
• Summer festival features a portable shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.