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The amazing location of approximately 400 Katori Shrines nationwide

Katori Shrine, located in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, has been revered by the imperial family since ancient times as a deity that protects the nation. Since the Middle Ages, it has been designated as the Ichinomiya Shrine of Shimousa Province, and since the Meiji Period, it has been designated as a government shrine, and in 1942, it was designated as an Imperial Shrine and continues to this day. He is worshiped as the god of household safety, guidance for industry (agriculture, commerce and industry), protection of the sea, fulfillment of wishes, marriage, and safe childbirth. Due to his military virtue, he is also famous as the guardian of peace and diplomacy, as well as the god of victory, traffic safety, and warding off disasters. is. There are also shrines dedicated to Katori Okami all over the country, including Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara Prefecture and Shiogama Shrine in Miyagi Prefecture, and they are revered by many people.

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The Majestic Black Shrine Building and the Gold Decorations That Complement It

Katori Shrine has a main building that is painted in black lacquer, which is rare in Japan. It has the characteristics of Azuchi-Momoyama culture, and has a unique beauty with the use of a variety of colors that complement the black. Most of what remains today is the result of the grand construction in 1700 (Genroku 13), and the main shrine is a nationally designated important cultural property.

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"Shikinen Shinkosai" is a Particularly Popular Festival at Katori Shrine

Over 80 festivals are held at Katori Shrine each year, but the most notable is the Shikinen Shinko Festival held in the Year of the Horse. More than 3,000 parishioners wear armor and other historical costumes and march in a long procession approximately 4 kilometers long. There are also plenty of things to see, such as the colorful barges that cruise around the town of Suigo.

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Unique awards such as "Kachimamori" and "Keystone Calamity Protection"

At Katori Shrine, which is famous as a place to make decisions and make your dreams come true, "Kachimamori'' is popular. In addition, the "Keystone Disaster Prevention'' unique to Katori Shrine comes from the "Keystone'' used by Futsunushi no Okami to hold down the catfish that causes earthquakes and is said to protect against disasters such as earthquakes. There is a benefit that can be removed.

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One of the best in history and formality in the nation "Jingu" where the god of war that founded Japan resides

Katori Shrine, which boasts a history of approximately 2,700 years, enshrines Futsunushi-no-Okami, the god of war. It is said to bring blessings such as good luck, traffic safety, and disaster protection.

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The Year of the Horse Will Be BigAnnual Shinko Festival

The Shinko Festival, held every April, is particularly grand in the Year of the Horse. Thousands of service workers, centering around the mikoshi, depart from the shrine, board a barge from the Tsunomiya Torii River bank along the Tone River, and after a festival on board and a welcoming ceremony at Kashima Shrine, head for the Onogawa water gate.
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The main enshrined deity, Aramitama, is enshrined.Okumiya in the middle of the old approach to the shrine

The Okumiya is located in the middle of the old approach to the shrine in the Katori Imperial Palace, and enshrines the Aramitama of Tsunetsunushi Okami. The current shrine building is made from old materials that were used during the Ise Grand Shrine transfer in 1973 (Showa 48), and the tradition is still alive and it has high historical value.
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It is said to calm earthquakes.keystone inserted underground

Since ancient times, there have been many earthquakes in this region, and it was believed that large catfish lived underground and caused a lot of trouble. It is said that the deities of Katori and Kashima Jingu shrines inserted stone sticks deep into the earth and pierced the head and tail of giant catfish.
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Pray for three companiesPopular Togoku Sansha Pilgrimage

For the "Togoku Sansha Pilgrimage" at Kashima Jingu and Susu Shrine in Ibaraki , and Katori Jingu in Chiba , there is the "Great Wish Fulfillment" Togoku Sansha Mamoru (1,000 yen). The main body is the same, and each round divine crest sticker (500 yen) is pasted on each triangular side to complete it.
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distributed at sweet festivalsDango that will keep you healthy

The specialty of the approach is dango. It is named after the Dankisai Festival held at Katori Shrine on December 7th every year.After the festival, the dangos offered in front of the shrine are distributed to worshipers, and those who eat them will be free from illness for a year. It is said that you will have good health.

Katori Shrine

Address: 1697-1 Katori, Katori City, Chiba
Access: [Car] Approximately 3 minutes from Higashi-Kanto Expressway Sawara Katori IC [Train] Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Narita Line Sawara Station
Official Website: https://katori-jingu.or.jp/
TEL: +81-478-57-3211Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".
FAX: +81-478-57-3214
Business hours: 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (last prayer reception 4:30 P.M.)
Regular Holiday: No holidays
Fee: Free admission to worship
Parking: 200 units