Katori (香取市) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, with a population of approximately 74,469 as of November 2020. The city covers an area of 262.31 square kilometers and is known for its historical and cultural sites, including the Katori Shrine and the old merchant town of Sawara. Situated along the lower reaches of the Tone River, Katori is a regional commercial center with a primarily agricultural economy. The city was established in 2006 through the merger of Sawara and neighboring towns. 


💻 Katori City Official Government Website

Districts and Postal Codes in Katori

Click on the district name for the complete Japanese address, the complete English address, how to write a Japanese address, the postal code, the map location, and more.

District Postal Code
Atamagawa 〒289-0321
Atamadai 〒289-0326
Aburata 〒289-0346
Arakita 〒287-0106
Iijima 〒287-0056
Izumi 〒289-0324
Isoyama 〒287-0803
Ichinowakeme 〒289-0301
Ichiyama 〒287-0023
Ichiwada 〒287-0804
Iriaichi 〒289-0333
Iwagasakidai 〒287-0004
Iwabe 〒287-0102
Uchino 〒289-0349
Ōgishima 〒287-0801
Okura 〒287-0013
Okurayōrogo 〒287-0012
Osaki 〒287-0035
Oshima 〒287-0811
Oto 〒287-0043
Otogari 〒289-0425
Otogawa 〒287-0054
Oto Shinden 〒287-0053
One 〒287-0026
Okaiida 〒289-0323
Ogawa 〒289-0423
Omi 〒289-0402
Omigawa 〒289-0313
Orihata 〒289-0348
Kaizuka 〒289-0325
Katano 〒287-0044
Kadōzu 〒287-0802
Katori 〒287-0017
Kamazuka 〒287-0032
Kamiogawa 〒287-0046
Kamikobori 〒289-0306
Kayada 〒287-0027
Karike 〒287-0104
Kawagashira 〒289-0334
Kawakami 〒289-0403
Kawajiri 〒287-0067
Kannō 〒287-0036
Kita 〒287-0002
Kita Harachi Shinden 〒289-0335
Kinōchi 〒289-0337
Kinōchi Mushihata Kamikobori Iriaichi Odaira 〒289-0308
Kirizaku 〒289-0422
Kubo 〒289-0327
Kumiage 〒287-0022
Kōgaijima 〒287-0823
Kōkanzu 〒287-0805
Kōya 〒289-0404
Kokunō 〒287-0826
Gogōchi 〒289-0328
Komenoi 〒289-0401
Sakaijima 〒287-0813
Sawa 〒287-0105
Sawarai 〒287-0003
Sawarani 〒287-0822
Sawaraha 〒287-0816
Sawaraho 〒287-0005
Sawararo 〒287-0001
Sannowakeme 〒289-0302
Shidaka 〒289-0413
Shinoharai 〒287-0006
Shinohararo 〒287-0821
Shimoiida 〒289-0322
Shimogawa 〒289-0338
Shimono 〒287-0021
Shimokobori 〒289-0304
Shōwamachi 〒287-0055
Shirai 〒289-0344
Shin Shinden 〒289-0336
Sukezawa 〒287-0107
Seki 〒287-0045
Takahagi 〒287-0101
Takenōchi 〒289-0405
Tada 〒287-0014
Tabe 〒289-0406
Tamatsukuri 〒287-0041
Tsukisu Shinden 〒287-0806
Tsunomiya 〒287-0011
Terauchi 〒287-0062
Tokizaki 〒287-0047
Toppa 〒287-0038
Tomita 〒289-0303
Nagaoka 〒289-0414
Nagashima 〒287-0824
Nakazu 〒287-0814
Nagayama 〒287-0034
Niichiba 〒287-0016
Niidera 〒287-0051
Nishi Zaka 〒287-0063
Nishi Tabe 〒287-0103
Nishi Beta 〒287-0065
Nishi Wada 〒287-0048
Nissato 〒289-0424
Nippe 〒287-0031
Nira 〒289-0407
Noda 〒289-0314
Nomayawara 〒287-0825
Hatahoko 〒289-0347
Hachihon 〒289-0345
Hatoyama 〒289-0421
Hanegawa 〒289-0331
Fukuda 〒287-0024
Funo 〒289-0329
Huma 〒289-0411
Furuchi 〒289-0412
Horinōchi 〒287-0066
Hongō 〒289-0312
Makino 〒287-0033
Mashita 〒289-0307
Mishima 〒287-0812
Mizuhodai 〒287-0064
Minami Harachi Shinden 〒289-0332
Mushihata 〒289-0341
Motoyahagi 〒287-0025
Morido 〒287-0052
Yasujikawa 〒287-0815
Yanaka 〒287-0061
Yamagawa 〒289-0343
Yamakura 〒289-0426
Yamanobe 〒287-0042
Yōkaichiba 〒289-0311
Yōrogo 〒287-0018
Yokura 〒287-0037
Yoshiwara 〒287-0015
Ryuzaku 〒289-0342
Wakaregō 〒289-0305

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
〒170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Katori for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Katori, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Katori. The first type of PO box is provided by Katori Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Katori to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from ¥2,050 for a 1kg parcel to ¥64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at ¥1,800 for a 1kg parcel to ¥21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Katori via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.