2025 Katori Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

For those who have time left before boarding the plane back to Thailand, Let's go to #SAWARA, an interesting old town not far from Narita Airport. It takes half an hour to drive there or about 40 minutes by train from JR Narita Station. . This is an old town from the Edo period. There is a beautiful Ono Canal where we can take a boat ride to experience the atmosphere. You will get an ancient Japanese atmosphere or focus on walking and taking pictures. They open the old houses for us to see the lifestyle of Japanese people in the Edo period. The houses you see are well-maintained. Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/UnN7jYTrXnAhNBWC7 . #Sawara #Narita #Japan #AncientTown #Edo #canal #BoatTrip #WishListLet's go to #TokyoTravel

I visited Sawara, about an hour's drive from Chiba Station 😆 Sawara, also known as Little Edo, is a water town with many historical buildings 🌿 It is often used as a location for movies and dramas 🎬 The weather was good, so everywhere I took a picture was picturesque ❕ It's close to Tokyo, and Sawara on weekdays is a hidden gem that I highly recommend 🫢🤍 The whole town is filled with retro, and next time I'd like to go on a walking tour eating dango and sweets 🤤🍡 It was a wonderful townscape that made me want to take pictures forever 🕊️ #ChibaTourism#Sawara #KatoriCity #777

This time we came to Sawara Station! The station building has a nice old retro feel. The hotel in front of the station, Route Inn, also has that same atmosphere. It's not an old hotel by any means, but it has a nice retro feel to it! It's a cheap hotel with good value for money. #summerweekendtrip #keihangroupcampaign #valueformoneyhotel #cheaptrip #coupletrip #greatview

Sawara has a traditional townscape that makes it hard to believe you're in Chiba. The restaurant in this renovated old house was very stylish and wonderful. The Japanese French course uses plenty of local ingredients and can be enjoyed with all five senses. It's so stylish, yet lunch is in the 4000 yen range, dinner is 5500 yen for a half course, and 7150 yen for a full course, which is unthinkable in Tokyo... This restaurant is recommended for dates and anniversaries 🍽️ . . . 📍LE UN NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel 🗺️Chiba, Japan 🕒11:30-15:00/17:30-21:00 💰Lunch from ¥4180/Dinner from ¥5500 #tripgourmet #Chibatourism #dategourmet

I'm a big fan of NIPPONIA, so I decided to check out the one in Chiba! VMG RESORTS runs many hotels that make use of old buildings and streetscapes, and NIPPONIA is their signature hotel series. This time I went to NIPPONIA in Sawara, Chiba! This is a decentralized hotel, with the buildings that serve as the rooms dotted around the reception building. The room we stayed in, the Seigaku building, was renovated from a storehouse. The whole building is rented, so you don't have to worry about traveling with children🥹 At night, you can take a boat ride around the town of Sawara while enjoying a drink on a moon-viewing boat🚣♂️ It was a different experience from the daytime🌙 . . . 📍 NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel 📸SEIGAKU Building 🗺️Chiba, Japan 🕒Check-in 15:00/Check-out 12:00 💰¥18,000/person~ + Moon-viewing boat ¥12,500/person #trip accommodation report #Chiba sightseeing #hotel

Since ancient times, the royal family has held the utmost respect for the god of national defense, especially the imperial title of "Jingu" (before the Meiji era, there were only Ise, Katori, and Kashima). After the Middle Ages, it became a shrine in Shimosa Province. After the Meiji era, it became an official shrine under the shrine system. In the 17th year of the Showa era, it was governed by an imperial shrine and continues to exist to this day. Led by Kasuga Taisha in Nara and Shiogama Jinja Shrine in Miyagi, shrines dedicated to Katori Okami are spread all over the country and are widely revered. People generally believe in him as the god of family safety, guidance of industry (agriculture, industry and commerce), protection of the sea, fulfillment of wishes, matchmaking, and smooth childbirth. Moreover, Wude, as the ancestor god of peace and diplomacy, is well-known as the god of victory, traffic safety, and disaster prevention. #2024TravelReview

🛖Sawara Old Town🎋 Little Edo near Tokyo, with much fewer people In Chiba Prefecture, Kanto Region . Sawara Old Town (佐原の町並み), the former Edo merchant district with the Onogawa River cutting through the middle of the city, which is now part of Koori City in Chiba Prefecture. The view of wooden buildings on both sides of the river is an area of ​​original buildings that have been preserved by the Japanese government. It is open to tourists to visit . Walk like many old Japanese cities. There is also the main activity opens to take a paddle boat to see the view on both sides. . For those who like the vibe of a Japanese port city similar to Kurashiki mixed with Kawagoe City, but more traditional and there are fewer people near Tokyo, I recommend Os . 📌Recommended tourist attractions and restaurants in the Sawara area ・Katori Jingu Shrine ・Suigo Sawara Ayame Park ・Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum ・Inoh Tadataka's Former Residence ・White Torii in the Middle of the Street of Suwa Shrine ・Suwa Shrine ・Iwatate Honten ・Miyoshi Sushi ・Yamada Unagi ・Inae Cafe ・Kakyo An Fresh Soba (Hand-painted Soba shop, Hana no Hanan) ・Fresh soba shop No no Hana-an (No No Hanan) ・Le Petit Jardin (Le Petit Jardin) ・Words Worth Sawara (Words Worth Sawara) . ・Access: The closest is from Narita Airport, os! From Tokyo Station, you can take the train or bus Go straight to Sawara Station or Sawara stop Ekimae, it takes less than 2 hours. (From the airport, it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes)

#November Good Places 2024 Kato Sahara has a long history, so there are many old shops. Deliberately come here to eat the famous dish - eel rice! I found the number one old shop - Yuna Yamada. As soon as the shop opened, I had to queue up and waited for an hour! I really need to go earlier! I ordered the more special white grilled eel, which is vegetarian grilled, without any added sauce, more can eat the eel itself plump, and the eel flavor will be more prominent, really good food, worth the wait, worth recommending!

#November Good Places 2024 There is a treasure attraction in the city of Katori in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, in the water town of Sawara, also known as Koedo, where many shops retain the architectural style of the Edo period and have been turned into museums, and many have become restaurants, shops and more. . And in the middle of the two shopping streets is a long waterway, the whole water town style is very characteristic, and there are not too many tourists, so it is very comfortable to walk

Sawara Station is a historic train station. The JR Narita Line has trains running between Sawara and Narita about once an hour. The infrequent schedule and fewer tourists allowed me to leisurely enjoy the slow-paced life in the water town of Sawara during the summer. It was wonderful! I highly recommend visiting Onogawa. Besides walking along Onogawa, another way to enjoy it is by taking a sightseeing boat. The cost is ¥1300 per person, and the boat ride lasts about 30 minutes. Each boat has a boatman, and passengers need to wear life jackets. You can enjoy the scenery along both banks of Onogawa and occasionally pass under bridges, where the boatman will remind passengers to duck their heads. It's quite interesting.

Located about 10 minutes from Sawara Station, you can enjoy the scenery as if you had traveled back in time to the Edo period☺️🌿 There are relatively few foreign tourists, and there are many stylish shops such as old-style cafes and renovated cafes! Among them, the one I particularly recommend is Chaya Kakan Kamikawagishi Bettei. The tonteki here is very delicious, and since it's located along the river, the view is great◎ There are also sofa seats so you can relax𓅯 ⸒⸒ You can also enjoy the townscape while riding a boat🪽 Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Price: 1,300 yen for adults/700 yen for children (12 and under) *Please check the website for the latest information. The boatman will tell you about the charms of the town, so if you want to know more about its history and culture, why not give it a try? 🌱 It's about an hour and a half by car from the city center, so it's recommended for a short day trip or a day off 𓂃𓈒𓏸 #Sawara #KatoriCity #ChibaTourism #ChibaTrip #DomesticTripTrip

I feel I have eaten much better ramen elsewhere or even at other ichiran branches. All this queuing and hyping up silly things is beyond my understanding. The service is good and fast. However, the booths are small and narrow, quite uncomfortable, coming from a petite person. The ramen I had in Kobe is soooo much better - rich in broth, more generous in cha siu pork, and cheaper in price. We can say trying it once is enough. The service is okay, not as good as other restaurants we previously visited in Japan. And the environment - tight in seats and definitely not a place to mingle or relax. #japantrip #ramen #deliciousfood

#Tokyo Attractions Yasaka Shrine is a shrine with a long history and rich cultural heritage. The elegant architectural style, red torii and exquisite carvings attract a large number of tourists and believers to come and worship, feeling a quiet atmosphere, as if time has stopped here. 🏯 Whether tourists are interested in Japanese culture or want to seek peace of mind, Yasaka Shrine is an ideal place where tourists can experience the intersection of spirituality and culture and leave unforgettable memories! ✨ #GlobalTravel #Good Places for Family Fun

#0yentravel #food "Kikkodo" Katori specialty "Yakudoshi Dango" at Katori Shrine You can buy meals and souvenirs that incorporate fresh river delicacies unique to the water town! Tea is self-service in the shop, and when you're done, you put it in a nearby bucket! There is a wide variety of food menus, and you can enjoy sweets and dangos at the seats outside the shop 🌼 The lightly sweet dangos are delicious and you can eat many of them ☺️ 🕒8:00-18:00 🌏1894-5 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture

It's a very crowded restaurant on weekends, so you'll have to wait! "Koisuru Buta Laboratory" Even if you enter right when it opens, it's a popular restaurant that fills up quickly ⁡ ・Koisuru Buta's Shabu-shabu Set Meal I had the popular shabu-shabu! The pork and vegetables are locally produced and very delicious🍚 The spinach and tako rice are more delicious than the meat, and I was able to have more tako rice😋 ⁡ The parking lot fills up quickly, so it's recommended to go there with plenty of time! ⁡ The sweet potato cafe next door is also recommended The potato smoothie is rich and delicious, you can feel the natural sweetness of the potato🍠 There were also a few sweets! 🕛11:00-18:00 🌏 2459-1 Sawa, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture (Car recommended) #0 yen trip #Chiba sightseeing #Gourmet

~Katori City, Chiba Prefecture~ Sawara TownscapeSawara is known as Little Edo in Chiba Prefecture! ☑️The streetscape of storehouses lined up along the Onogawa River is very beautiful😊 ☑️It is similar to the streetscape of Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, but there are fewer crowds and you can spend a peaceful time. ☑️The streetscape full of Edo atmosphere is about an hour from the city center! The river flows and the swaying willow trees are soothing. ☑️After strolling around Sawara, we also recommend visiting Katori Shrine in the same Katori City! It is one of the three famous shrines in the eastern part of Japan, famous for bringing good luck to those who visit the three shrines⛩ ➖Outing Plan➖📍Spot Name: Sawara, Katori City, Chiba PrefectureAddress: Sawara, Katori City, Chiba PrefectureOpening Hours: 24 hours for strollingRecommended: Streetscape that retains the atmosphere of Edo #0 yen travel #Sawara #Chiba sightseeing #Traveling around Japanese culture #japantravel #japantrip #japan #trip #Travel with me

~Katori City, Chiba Prefecture~ Tour of the Three Eastern Shrines Katori Shrine in Chiba Prefecture. 💡Point💡☑️Benefits include luck in winning, traffic, and protection from disasters! ☑️A soothing power spot! The grounds are surrounded by fresh greenery and you can feel the fresh air🌱☑️A famous shrine in Chiba Prefecture. It is said to be the strongest power spot protecting the eastern Kanto region! ~My impressions after actually going there📝~The calm atmosphere was very soothing! Kashima Shrine, Ikosu Shrine By visiting these three Katori Shrines, you will have completed a tour of the three Kanto shrines. Recommended spots for visiting power spots, collecting goshuin stamps, and touring temples and shrines! ➖Plan for outings➖📍Spot name Katori ShrineAddress: 1697 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture 287-0017Opening hours: 8:30-16:30Cost: Free admissionRecommended: Tour of the Three Eastern Shrines⚠Cautions: None ~Katori City, Chiba Prefecture~ Tour of the Three Eastern Shrines Katori Shrine in Chiba Prefecture. 💡Point💡 ☑️Benefits include luck in winning, traffic, and protection from disasters! ☑️A soothing power spot! The grounds are surrounded by fresh greenery and you can feel the fresh air🌱 ☑️A famous shrine in Chiba Prefecture. It is said to be the strongest power spot protecting the eastern Kanto region! ~My impressions after actually going there📝~ The calm atmosphere was very soothing! Kashima Shrine, Ikosu Shrine By visiting these three Katori Shrines, you will have completed a tour of the Three Kanto shrines. Recommended spots for visiting power spots, collecting goshuin stamps, and touring temples and shrines! ➖Plan for outings➖ 📍Spot name: Katori ShrineAddress: 1697 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, 287-0017 Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 Cost: Free admissionRecommended: Tour of the Three Eastern Shrines #Travel with me #japantrip #japantravel #japantemple #Chiba sightseeing #Power spot shrine #Power spot tour #Collecting goshuin #Goshuin #Travel around Japanese culture #Sightseeing spots with a sense of history #History lovers

#JapanTravel Visiting the Suigo Sawara Ayame Park in Japan was a magical and dazzling experience. This famous park is located on the banks of the Sonar River and is famous for growing beautiful Japanese iris flowers. As soon as I arrived, I was dazzled by the elegant view and nature of the plants and flowers blooming everywhere. I walked through the wooden corridors and thought about the bright flowers and charming photos I could take here. I was happy to sit in one of the seats for a few hours while watching the water and nature hymns. Visiting this wonderful park was an unforgettable experience.

#japantrip Visiting Katori Jingū Shrine immerses you in Japan's ancient Shinto traditions. As one of the oldest and largest shrines, it holds immense historical and spiritual significance. Together with Ise Jingū to the west and nearby Kashima Jingū to the east, Katori Jingū was among the only shrines originally honored with the prestigious jingu title. According to Shinto lore, Japan was surrendered by earthly kami to heavenly kami after intense negotiations and tests of strength. The deities enshrined here, Futsunushi at Katori and Takemikazuchi at Kashima, played pivotal roles in this mythic transfer of power. A visit to Katori Jingū not only offers spiritual enrichment but also a deep connection to Japan's mythological past.

#japantrip Visiting Katori Jingū Shrine offers a profound glimpse into Japan's rich history and mythology. Established in 643 BC, it enshrines Futsunushi no Mikoto, a deity prominent in Japanese legends. As the Ichinomiya of Shimōsa Province, it holds significant cultural importance. Before the Meiji period, Katori Jingū, alongside Ise Jingū and Kashima Jingū, was one of only three shrines granted the prestigious Jingū status, highlighting its deep connection to the Imperial House of Japan. This status underscores its historical and spiritual prominence, making it one of Japan’s most revered shrines. The serene environment and ancient architecture provide a captivating experience for visitors, blending historical reverence with natural beauty.

#japantrip In the tranquil embrace of Sawara's Historical District, time seems to slow down, offering respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Once a bustling trading hub, this corner of Chiba retains its rustic allure, drawing visitors seeking solace and spiritual rejuvenation. Amidst its cobblestone streets and preserved architecture, there's an undeniable energy, a sense of serenity that permeates the air. Whether you're a weary traveler seeking refuge or a seeker of power spots, Sawara welcomes you with open arms, inviting you to immerse yourself in its timeless beauty and find peace amidst the whispers of history.

#japantrip Stepping into Sawara feels like a journey back in time to the days of old Edo. The preserved streets, frozen in time for over two centuries, exude the charm and elegance of a bygone era. As you wander through this historic city in Chiba Prefecture, the echoes of the past resonate through the narrow lanes and traditional buildings. Each step unveils a new chapter of Japanese history, meticulously preserved and proudly showcased. Designated as a national preservation district, Sawara stands as a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its timeless allure.

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The pilgrimage to the three Eastern shrines is famous as the most powerful power spot in the Kanto region. Katori Shrine is one of them. From Katori Station, you will walk along a peaceful road with a rural landscape. There are not many visitors from the station, so we recommend that you check the map from time to time. As the word "Kashima-dachi" (Kashima standing) suggests, it is common to start from Kashima Shrine, but it is said that there is no problem starting from Katori Shrine. Katori Shrine enshrines Futsunushi-no-Okami, who appears in the Nihon Shoki, and is a "place to make up one's mind." This is where the Muromachi period swordsman Iizasa Choisai rests. Choisai decided to abandon the world and live the way of gods and Buddhas, and while training at Katori Shrine, he realized that what he really wanted to do was in martial arts, and eventually founded the Tenshinshoden Katori Shinto-ryu. I can only hope that many aspirations will take flight from Katori Shrine, a place of determination.

I went to Katori Shrine, which is famous as the strongest power spot in Chiba Prefecture.✨It was New Year's Eve, so there were many stalls and it was bustling.🥰 ⛩What is Katori Shrine⛩-----------------------------Katori Shrine is the head shrine of the Katori Shrines, which have about 400 shrines nationwide! It is said to bring good luck in competitions, warding off evil spirits, and finding a partner.😌It is said to have been founded in the 18th year of Emperor Jimmu's reign, and enshrines the war god Futsunushi-no-Okami, who appears in the Nihon Shoki! ❤️Recommended points❤️-----------------------------☑︎ There is a shopping street on the approach to the shrine, and you can enjoy gourmet food.🍡︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The grounds are spacious, and there are deer too.🦌︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The symbolic vermilion-painted tower gate is an important cultural property︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Katori Shrine Okumiya, which enshrines the wild spirit, is a tranquil power spot! Be sure to visit before a competition! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The goshuin is handwritten! (You can get the regular goshuin at the main shrine, and the Okumiya goshuin at the Okumiya!)︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ There is also a keystone with "Kashima Jingu" written on it! ⚠️Points to be careful of⚠️-----------------------------︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The path to the shrine has some uneven footing in places, so it is best to avoid wearing heels that you don't want to hurt yourself with, or shoes that you don't want to get dirty! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ It's far from the station, so be careful if you're going by public transport Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Katori Shrine 🗺Address: 1697 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture🚗Access: 10 minutes by car from JR Narita Line Sawara Station, 2 minutes from Sawara Katori IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway🅿️Free parking available for 300 regular cars (some large cars)⏰Opening hours: Award office/shrine seal reception hours 8:30-17:00 Prayer reception until 16:30 / Treasure reception until 16:00💵Budget: Free entry to the shrine grounds #Tokyo sightseeing #shrine seal #shrine tour #winter trip #Katori Shrine #power spot

Katori Shrine, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture Located just off the highway A stately gate A shrine that exudes history The trees are very tall and large It has an atmosphere that exudes power It is probably a guardian deity for the area

Katori Shrine is the Ichinomiya (first shrine) of Shimousa Province. It is the head shrine of the Katori Shrines, of which there are around 400 throughout the country, and has a history of around 2600 years. The enshrined deity is Futsunushi no Okami, who appears in the myth of the transfer of the country in the Nihon Shoki. He traveled to Izumo together with Takemikazuchi no Okami, the enshrined deity of Kashima Shrine, to negotiate. He has been worshipped as a war god, as Okuninushi no Okami submitted to him due to the military might of the two gods. The jet-black shrine building has a dignified appearance and style that matches that! I personally really like the appearance of this shrine building. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Katori Jingu ꕥAddress: 1697-1 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚉Katori Station →🚶‍♀️About 29 minutes on foot ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Katori Jingu #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Chiba trip #Chiba sightseeing