Katori City is located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, about 70 km (43.5 mi) from Tokyo and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Narita International Airport. When visiting Sawara, the main sightseeing district, you should get off the train at JR Sawara Station. The district is also accessibly by car from Sawara-Katori Interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway.
During the Edo period (1603-1867), Sawara flourished with its water transportation business and was once even called “Edo masari” (superior to Edo). People there incorporated various elements of Edo culture while also establishing their own unique culture. Along the Ono River and Katori Street, there are still many buildings and facilities which remind us of Sawara’s former prosperity. This area attracts many tourists to the region, with the Ono River boat tour being especially popular among sightseers.
For more information:
https://www.suigo-sawara.ne.jp/abroad.html
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