Things to see & do near the Tonegawa River cycling route2
This shrine is one of the most famous shrines in the eastern part of the nation along with Kashima-
Jingu Shrine.
The main shrine is styled in "Sangensha-nagare-zukuri" and was
built in 1700 by the fifth Tokugawa
Shogun, Tsunayoshi. "Ro-mon Gate" which is painted vermilion is also beautiful. Both structures are
designated as important cultural assets by the national government.
A Treasury Hall houses "Kaiju-budo-kyo"(a clasical mirror), whichi
is designated as a national treasure.
The mirror is one of the three most famous mirrors in Japan. Many old documents
and art crafts are
exhibited in the hall.
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Address
Phone number
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1697-1, Katori, Katori-city, Chiba
0478-57-3211
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The Ro-mon Gate and the Main Shrine
The approach to the shrine.
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