Kawatsuma Katori Jinja
📍 Saitama, Kazo-shi · Chinzhu of Higarigawa, Kazo-shi, Saitama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Kawatsuma Katori Shrine is a shrine that has been enshrined in this land as the guardian deity of Higarigawa since ancient times. It is also called Omurosha and is an important existence for the local people. It is said to have benefits for abundant harvests, family safety, and maritime safety. In its quiet precincts, which evoke a sense of history, it brings a peaceful feeling to visitors. With its unchanged divine virtues since ancient times, it has been watching over the local people.
Benefits
Abundant harvestFamily safetyMaritime safety