Kanpei Taisha / Jingu Ichinomiya (Shimosa Province)

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine
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ค่าเข้าชม
Free (Treasure Hall: 300 JPY)
โกชูอิน
500 JPY
การเดินทาง
30 min walk
เวลาทำการ
Open daily

ภาพรวม

Katori Jingu is the twin shrine to Kashima Jingu, together forming the sacred pair that guarded ancient Japan's eastern frontier. Enshrining Futsunushi-no-kami, the deity of swords and lightning, it was one of only three shrines in all of Japan given the prestigious 'Jingu' title in the ancient Engishiki records. The shrine has deep connections to martial arts, and many kenjutsu (swordsmanship) schools trace their spiritual lineage here. It is the head of approximately 400 Katori shrines, most located in the Kanto region. Set in an ancient cedar forest, the approach to the shrine has a timeless quality that transports visitors back centuries.

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การก่อตั้ง

📜ตามตำนาน
-643 [神武天皇18年]
1700📄หลักฐานทางประวัติศาสตร์

Current main hall constructed by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi

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primary Deity

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เครือข่ายศาลเจ้า

Head shrine of approximately 400 branch shrines nationwide.

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💡

The Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu, one of the oldest extant martial arts schools in Japan (founded c. 1447), takes its name from this shrine.

Source: documented

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Together with Kashima, Katori formed what the ancients called the 'divine eastern frontier' protecting the Yamato heartland.

Source: tradition

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Location Coordinates

35.8850, 140.5278

Physical Address

1697-1 Katori, Katori, Chiba

Province historique

Shimosa / Kazusa / Awa

การเดินทาง

Katori Station (JR Narita Line)

30 min walk

เวลาทำการ

Open daily

Bus

Bus from Sawara Station (15 min)

Meilleure saison

springautumn

Langues etrangeres

English signage

Accessibilite

Partial

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

One of Japan's three ancient Jingu shrines and birthplace of Japan's oldest martial arts traditions. Essential for understanding the spiritual foundations of Japanese martial culture.

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What is Katori Shrine?

Katori Jingu is the twin shrine to Kashima Jingu, together forming the sacred pair that guarded ancient Japan's eastern frontier. Enshrining Futsunushi-no-kami, the deity of swords and lightning, it was one of only three shrines in all of Japan given the prestigious 'Jingu' title in the ancient Engishiki records. The shrine has deep connections to martial arts, and many kenjutsu (swordsmanship) schools trace their spiritual lineage here. It is the head of approximately 400 Katori shrines, most located in the Kanto region. Set in an ancient cedar forest, the approach to the shrine has a timeless quality that transports visitors back centuries.

Where is Katori Shrine located?

Katori Shrine is located in Katori, Chiba. The full address is: 1697-1 Katori, Katori, Chiba.

What deities are enshrined at Katori Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Futsunushi no Kami.

What blessings can you pray for at Katori Shrine?

Katori Shrine is known for: Victory, Martial Arts, Family Safety, New Beginnings.

How do I get to Katori Shrine?

The nearest station is Katori Station (JR Narita Line). It is about a 30-minute walk from the station. Bus from Sawara Station (15 min)