Katori Jingu Shrine

香取神宮

Katori Jingu is a large Shinto shrine in Katori City and was the Ichinomiya (leading shrine) of the old Shimosa Province. By tradition it was founded in very ancient times. The present main hall was built in 1700 by the Tokugawa shogunate, and the main hall and the gate tower are Important Cultural Properties. The shrine also keeps a bronze mirror that is a National Treasure.

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Visitor information

Getting there

From JR Sawara Station (JR Narita Line), about 10 minutes by taxi.

From JR Katori Station, about a 30-minute walk (about 2 km).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Free parking for about 300 cars (some spaces for large vehicles).
The present main hall was built in 1700 by the Tokugawa shogunate.
The shrine's bronze mirror is the only National Treasure craft item in Chiba Prefecture.

Tips for Muslim visitors

About 500,000 people visit during the first three days of the New Year, and roads around the shrine get congested; the city suggests using public transport.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Chiba and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.