Katori Jingu Shrine
In Japanese: 香取神宮
The head shrine of about 400 Katori shrines across Japan, reached through a quiet cedar forest; its black-lacquered main hall dates from 1700.
Important Cultural Properties (main hall, tower gate)
Nearby
- Sawara Old Town ≈ 20 min by car
- Suigo Itako Ayame Park (Iris Garden) ≈ 20 min by car
- Kashima Jingu Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Museum of Aeronautical Sciences ≈ 50 min by car
- Naritasan Shinshoji Temple ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 13 min by Katori city loop bus from JR Sawara Station; or 30 min walk from JR Katori Station
- Fee
- Free (treasure hall ¥300)
- Good to know
- Amulet office 8:30-17:00; treasure hall until 16:00; open every day
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info