Kato Jinja

📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · 2-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward

About

Founded 明治4年(1871年)
Enshrined 加藤清正
Rank 県社
Festival 10月5日(例祭)

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Hours

8:30–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

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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Access

路面電車「熊本城・市役所前」停留場から徒歩約9分です。境内に無料駐車場(約30台)がありますが、混雑時は城内の三の丸第二駐車場(231台)をご利用ください。

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