Katori Jinja

📍 Ibaraki, Ibarakimachi · 371 Minamishimada, Ibarakimachi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

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Hours

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Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

This shrine has long been worshipped as a guardian deity of maritime traffic. It enshrines Katori Okami and is said to bring benefits for safe voyages, abundant catches, and business prosperity. Samurai also deeply revered it, and many visited to pray for victory in battle. The shrine buildings have undergone several fires and reconstructions to reach their current form. It stands in a quiet rural area, providing solace to visitors. It has been enshrined since ancient times and continues to be deeply loved by the local people. Its history is ancient, and numerous anecdotes remain.

Benefits

Good luck and warding off evilBusiness prosperityFamily safety

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