Katori Shrine
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). The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 14, with a three-day Grand Festival held every 12 years.
| Katori Jingū 香取神宮 | |
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The Haiden, or prayer hall of Katori Shrine
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Futsunushi |
| Festival | Reisai, Shinkosai (April 14th) |
| Type | Katori shrine |
| Location | |
| Location | 1697 Katori, Katori-shi, Chiba-ken 287-0017 |
Shown within Chiba Prefecture Katori Shrine (Japan) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°53′10″N 140°31′44″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Sangensya-Nagare-zukuri |
| Date established | c.642 BC |
National Treasure of Japan | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| Glossary of Shinto Natural Monument | |
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