Shrine · Katori (Sawara)

Katori Jingu 香取神宮

One of eastern Japan's oldest and most important shrines, head of about 400 Katori shrines, with a black-lacquered main hall in a cedar forest.

HoursAmulet office 8:30-17:00; Treasure Hall entry 8:30-16:00

ClosedOpen daily

PriceTreasure Hall: ¥300

Getting thereSawara Station (JR Narita Line), 13 min by Katori city loop bus or 10 min by taxi

Time needed1-1.5 hours

Best timeMorning; autumn colours in late November

Address1697-1 Katori, Katori, Chiba

Websitekatori-jingu.or.jp

About

Katori Jingu enshrines Futsunushi-no-Okami, a warrior deity, and with nearby Kashima Jingu has long been revered by samurai and martial artists. Its main hall, rebuilt in 1700, is an Important Cultural Property with striking black lacquer and gold details. A forested approach lined with stone lanterns leads to the precinct, and the Treasure Hall displays a National Treasure bronze mirror.

Highlights

Black-lacquered main hall (Important Cultural Property)
Ancient cedar forest approach
Treasure Hall with National Treasure mirror
Dango and teahouses at the entrance

Tips

Combine with Sawara's canal town 10 minutes away
Buses from Sawara Station are infrequent; check times or take a taxi

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Katori Jingu 香取神宮

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