Katori Jingu Shrine
千葉県
The first shrine of Shimosa heading about 400 Katori shrines nationwide, whose Genroku black-lacquered main hall and National Treasure bronze mirror convey its martial prestige
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10 min by taxi from JR Sawara Station
1697-1 Katori, Katori, Chiba
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Enshrined Deity
経津主大神
Overview
The first shrine of Shimosa Province and head of approximately 400 Katori shrines nationwide.
Enshrines Futsunushi no Okami, a martial deity who, alongside Takemikazuchi, pacified the land in the Kuniyuzuri myth.
As a paired guardian of Kanto with Kashima Jingu, it has received extremely deep reverence from the court and warrior class since ancient times.
The main hall and tower gate, built by the…
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Origins
Said to have been founded in the 18th year of Emperor Jimmu's reign, with a history spanning over 2,600 years.
The enshrined deity Futsunushi no Okami was sent with Takemikazuchi to pacify Ashihara no Nakatsukuni according to the Nihon Shoki.
In ancient times, it served as a central shrine for prote…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Career Advancement
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "経津主大神"
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Katori Jingu Annual Festival
The annual festival of Katori Jingu, ichinomiya of Shimosa Province. One of the oldest shrines in eastern Japan alongside Kashima Jingu. Every 12 years, a grand joint boat ceremony with Kashima Jingu crosses the Tone River.
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Futsunushi-no-Mikoto and Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto are two sword deities who pacified the earthly realm of Ashihara-no-Nakatsukuni on behalf of Amaterasu. Enshrined at Katori Jingu in Chiba and Kashima Jingu in Ibaraki, they were revered by warriors as the divine source of martial arts. This guide traces the full story from the "Transfer of the Land" myth to modern martial traditions.
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Katori shrines — 400 nationwide — enshrine Futsunushi no Mikoto, the sword deity who, alongside Takemikazuchi, oversaw the divine transfer of Japan's land. Katori Jingu in Chiba is the head shrine.
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Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto is a deity of thunder and swords who persuaded Okuninushi to cede the land in Japanese mythology. This guide explores the three great shrines—Kashima Jingu, Kasuga Taisha, and Katori Jingu—revered by martial artists, warlords, and modern athletes alike.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Amulet/goshuin reception hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (prayer reception until 4:30 PM).
Admission
Visiting the shrine grounds is free.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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