Overview
Holds a National Treasure Tang-dynasty mirror; its black-lacquered hall was built by shogun Tsunayoshi.
About this place
The Katori Shrine (香取神宮, Katori Jingū) is a Shintō shrine in the city of Katori in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Shimōsa Province, and is the head shrine of the approximately 400 Katori shrines around the country (located primarily in the Kantō region). The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 14, with a three-day Grand Festival held every 12 years.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened:645 (traditional) Highlights / collection:National Treasure sea beast and grapevine mirror, Black-lacquered main shrine Genre:Metalwork, Architecture
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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