Kato Jinja
📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · 2-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward
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Hours
8:30–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Kato Jinja is a special shrine enshrined in the Honmaru of Kumamoto Castle. Dedicated to Kato Kiyomasa, it possesses a history deeply connected to Kumamoto Castle, the symbol of Kumamoto. It is a sacred place that honors Kiyomasa's great deeds and passes his spirit on to future generations, gathering the respect of many people. Due to its location within the castle, worshippers seeking victory fortune and good luck never cease to visit, and it is cherished as a shrine representing Kumamoto.
Benefits
victory and successadvancement and prosperitybusiness prosperitywarding off calamityhousehold safetymartial fortunefulfillment of wishes
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