Kururi Shrine

📍 Chiba, Kimitsu · 15 Urata, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture

Post Goshuin Post Visit

About

Founded 治安元年（1021年）

Enshrined 天御中主命, 伊邪那美神, 天照皇大神, 少彦名命, 応神天皇

Rank 郷社

Festival 7月22日（例大祭）

Heritage 久留里神社本殿（君津市指定文化財）

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Founded in 1021 CE when Kazusa no Suke Taira no Tadatsune enshrined Urata Myoken-do, this shrine at Kururi has served as a center of regional faith for over a millennium. Myoken is the deified North Star, revered as a guardian of direction and military fortune. In 1192, Minamoto no Yoritomo offered prayers for victory here upon landing at Katsuyama from Manazuru. Successive lords of the Kururi domain held the shrine in deep reverence. Sacred water still flows within the shrine grounds, drawing visitors to this day.