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Long considered an important shrine by the Imperial household, the present main shrine and tower gate were built in 1700 by orders from the fifth Tokugawa Shogunate. It houses the god of war/peace (depending on whether or not Japan is at war or peace). The shrine is surrounded by an impressive forest with huge trees, some of which have been given particular names.
The Katori Shrine is a Shintō shrine in the city of Katori in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Shimōsa Province, and is the head shrine of the approximately 400 Katori shrines around the country. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 14, with a three-day Grand Festival held every 12 years.
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Float Museum
Sawara's summer and autumn festivals have been designated as an important intangible folk-cultural properties. This museum displays two floats used in those festivals.
伊能忠敬記念館
Located on the historical street. Ino Tadataka is famous for creating the first scientific, highly accurate maps of Japan.
佐原市立 水生植物園
Around 1.5 million irises of 400 different breeds bloom in late May to early June. There are also many other plants such as lotuses and water lilies. It is open daily except on Monday.