| The Katori Shrine (香取神宮, Katori Jingū) is a Shintō shrine in the city of Katori in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Shimōsa Province, and is the head shrine of the approximately 400 Katori shrines around the country (located primarily in the Kantō region).[1] The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 14, with a three-day Grand Festival held every 12 years.[2] |
| Affiliation： Shinto |
Location： 1697 Katori, Katori-shi, Chiba-ken 287-0017
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Deity： Futsunushi
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Festival： Reisai, Shinkosai (April 14th)
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Type： Katori shrine
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Date established： c.642 BC
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