An ancient shrine in Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba, considered a candidate for a shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki), positioned as an important shrine of ancient Shimosa Province. The principal deity is Hitokotonushi no Mikoto, and a connection with the Katsuragi clan based at Mt. Katsuragi in Nara is noted. As an ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki shrine register, it is indispensable for stu…
The founding of Katsuragi Shrine is traditionally dated to around the Taiho era (circa 701 AD), said to have been established in connection with the eastward expansion of the Katsuragi clan, who were based at Mt. Katsuragi in Nara. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki (927 AD) shrine register, the …
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