description Katori Shrine Overview
Katori Shrine, formally Katori Jingu, is a major Shinto shrine in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines Futsunushi no Okami, a deity associated with martial prowess and the pacification of the land in Japanese mythology. Together with Kashima Shrine and Ikisu Shrine, it forms the group known as the Three Shrines of the Eastern Provinces, and it has longstanding connections with martial traditions.
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What is Katori Jingu dedicated to?
Katori Jingu enshrines Futsunushi no Okami, a deity associated with martial prowess, land pacification, victory, and protection. The shrine is in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
How old is Katori Jingu?
A local Katori city guide says tradition dates the shrine's establishment to 643 BCE. Its long history is also reflected in its former status as one of only three major shrines called Jingu before the Meiji period, alongside Ise and Kashima.
Why is Katori Jingu paired with Kashima Shrine?
In Japanese mythology, Futsunushi and Takemikazuchi, the deity of Kashima, were sent together to pacify the land of Izumo. Their linked roles explain the close religious association between Katori Jingu and Kashima Jingu.
When is the main festival at Katori Jingu?
The regular annual festival is held on April 14. A much larger procession called the Shikinen Shinkosai takes place every 12 years in the Year of the Horse and can involve about 4,000 participants.
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