Katō Shrine in Japanese — 加藤神社
Katō Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture. Written in Japanese it is 加藤神社, read かとうじんじゃ. Below is everything you need to get a taxi there: the characters to show, the reading, and a card you can print or keep on your phone.
Kanji
加藤神社
| Kana | かとうじんじゃ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Katō Jinja |
| English | Katō Shrine |
| Category | Shinto shrines |
| Location | Chūō-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture 中央区 |
How to ask for it in a taxi
- Show the driver: 加藤神社
- Then point and say: ここまでお願いします (koko made onegai shimasu) — "please take me here".
- If asked which area: 中央区, 熊本県.
- On arrival: 領収書をください (ryōshūsho o kudasai) — "please give me a receipt".
Shrine names repeat all over Japan — there are thousands of Hachiman and Tenjin shrines — so the city name on the card matters as much as the shrine name. Large shrines also have more than one gate; a taxi will normally stop at the main approach (表参道).
Nearby places of the same kind
- 八代宮 — Yatsushiro-gū, Yatsushiro
- 高良大社 — Kōra Taisha, Kurume
- 千栗八幡宮 — Chiriku Hachimangū, Miyaki
- 祐徳稲荷神社 — Yūtoku Inari Shrine, Kashima
- 青井阿蘇神社 — Aoi Aso Shrine, Hitoyoshi
Frequently asked questions
How do you read 加藤神社?
加藤神社 is read かとうじんじゃ, romanised Katō Jinja. English-language sources usually write it Katō Shrine. The kanji is what a taxi driver reads; the reading is only there so you know what you are handing over.
How do I show Katō Shrine to a taxi driver in Japan?
Do not try to pronounce it. Show the driver the Japanese characters 加藤神社 together with the sentence ここまでお願いします ("please take me here"). Use the button on this page to build a card with both, then save it to your phone or print it — it works with no mobile signal.
Do I also need the address for Katō Shrine?
For a well-known Shinto shrine the name is usually enough, but adding 住所 (the address) removes all doubt, especially where several places share a name. This Shinto shrine is in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture; open the map link on this page to copy the exact address before you travel.