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Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River.
There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture.
The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan
In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region.

It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived.

◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆
◇ Katori Jingu Shrine
It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan.
In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old.
During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit.

◇Suwa Shrine
It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education.
The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town.

◇Townscape of Sawara
Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido.
It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past.

◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara
Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up.
Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs.
Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops.

◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum
Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara.
Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced.
The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures.

◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour
The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara.
It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide.

◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆
The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions.
These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.

◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆
◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival
The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine.
There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town.
The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high
It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan.

◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆
Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.
In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture.
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