Kinouchi-daijin

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
• Founded during the Daido era.
• Dedicated to Toyoukehime-no-mikoto from Ise Grand Shrine.
• Protected by Shijo Takafusa as his territory.

What to see

• Shrine buildings constructed by Kiuchi Tsuneaki.
• Fushimi Emperor's autograph, a dedicated treasure.
• Shuinchi land donated by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1591.
• Horse tack donated by Doi Toshikatsu in 1602.
• Main hall renovated in 1787.
• Main shrine, worship hall, and office renovated in 1920.

When to go

• Annual festival on March 3rd for Kinouchi Kagura.
• Kinouchi Kagura is an intangible folk cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.