Katō Shrine

Katō Shrine
加藤神社

A torii at Katō Shrine
Information
Type Prefectural Shrine
Dedicated to Katō Kiyomasa
Ōki Kaneyoshi and Kin Kan
Founded 1871, as Nishikiyama Shrine
Address 2-1, Honmaru, Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0002
Website www.kato-jinja.or.jp
Glossary of Shinto

Katō Shrine (加藤神社 Katō-jinja) is a shrine in Kumamoto Castle, Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, in which, daimyo or powerful territorial lord Katō Kiyomasa (1562–1611) is enshrined. Alongside Ōki Kaneyoshi and Kin Kan, who made junshi, are enshrined.

History

Further information: Honmyōji
Further information: Katō Kiyomasa
Further information: Kumamoto Castle

Festivals

Ōki and Kin

Features and Memorials

Katō Shrine is located best to view the three high buildings of Kumamoto Castle.

Memorials

Small shrines

References

External links

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Footnotes

    Coordinates: 32°48′13.34″N 130°42′24.22″E / 32.8037056°N 130.7067278°E / 32.8037056; 130.7067278

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