Yamakura-daijin
山倉大神
Yamakura-daijin is a historic shrine in Chiba, known for its unique salmon festival and amulets.
What it is
- A shrine in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
- Founded in 811 AD.
- Renamed Yamakura-daijin in 1871.
- Dedicated to Takamimusubi-no-kami, Takehayasusano-no-kami, and Okuninushi-no-kami.
What to see
- The current main hall, built in 1778.
- Salmon black-yaki amulets, known as cold medicine.
When to go
- Yamakura Salmon Festival on the first Sunday of December.
- See salted salmon cut into pieces during the festival.
- Receive salmon distributed to worshippers on festival day.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県香取市山倉2347 Open in Google Maps
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