Katorijingu Shrine - 香取神宮
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
The Katorijingu — one of Japan's oldest and most revered shrines, dedicated to the warrior deity Futsunushi — stands in ancient cryptomeria forest at Katori in Chiba Prefecture. Established according to tradition before the historical period, Katorijingu was the ritual center of the Shimosa region and a site of imperial patronage throughout the ancient and medieval periods. Kasamatsu's rendering likely focuses on the approach path through towering cedars, capturing the shrine's atmosphere of deep historical depth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Katorijingu Shrine - 香取神宮 was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Katorijingu Shrine - 香取神宮 was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Katorijingu Shrine - 香取神宮 depicts temples & shrines.