Katō Shrine — Attraction in Kumamoto

The Kato Shrine is where Kato Kiyomasa, lord of Kumamoto in the late-14th and early 15th centuries, is enshrined. The shrine was originally built in between the main tower of Kumamoto Castle and the Uto Turret and was called the Nishikiyama Shrine. In 1874, it was moved north to the Kyomachi area of Kumamoto, and then in 1962, it was moved to its current location. A number of historical relics and documents are stored at the shrine. Kumamoto's main summer festival, the Seishoko Matsuri, is held at the shrine each year on the 4th Sunday of July, when children dress up like Kato Kiyomasa and parade...

Located near the castle, this shrine is a peaceful and historically significant site, dedicated to Katō Kiyomasa, the samurai lord who built Kumamoto Castle in the early 17th century.

It’s a quiet place to take a break from the crowds and enjoy a bit of history and culture. The atmosphere is serene, and the shrine grounds are well maintained. A good place to visit if you're already exploring the...

The construction by the Kumamoto castle is still undergoing hence we had to take detour to get to the shrine, not along there was no sign. If there would have been a sign showing the path to the shrine and we did not have to walk around the castle to get there, it would be perfect… It’s however worthy after we got...