Shinto shrine
Katori Jingū
香取神宮（かとりじんぐう）
Katori, Chiba Prefecture
A shrine that enshrines Futsunushi no Ōkami. It passes down the story of him as a kami involved in the transfer of the land, together with Takemikazuchi no Ōkami of Kashima.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Futsunushi no Ōkami
History and things to know
The official history introduces the myth in which Futsunushi no Ōkami was sent to Izumo and pacified the land. He has long been revered as a kami who protects the nation, and the shrine became the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of Shimōsa Province.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 香取神宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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