Katori Jingū: Day Trip from Tokyo (72 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Katori Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, about 72 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 香取神宮 |
| Location | Katori, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Katori Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 339 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.88621, 140.52852 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://katori-jingu.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Katori Station, about 1.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (香取神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kōmyō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Jōkoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sobataka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Suigō Sawara Festival Float Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.