Kashima Shrine

Kashima Shrine

Kashima Shrine is said to have been founded in the first year of Emperor Jimmu (660 BC) and is a prestigious shrine alongside Ise Shrine and Katori Shrine. It is the head shrine of the approximately 600 Kashima Shrines across the country and has fostered the culture of "Kashima-tachi." The main deity is Takemikazuchi no Okami, the god of warriors, who has long been revered by the imperial family and samurai. Notably, it is known for the undefeated swordsman Tsukahara Bokuden. The Mifune Matsuri, held once every twelve years during the year of the horse, is a magnificent water festival that enshrines a part of Takemikazuchi no Okami's spirit. The grounds of Kashima Shrine feature a purification pond, a majestic inner approach, and a sacred cedar tree that is over 1,300 years old, offering plenty of highlights to explore.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Kashima Shrine
Location
〒314-0031 2306-1 Miyanaka, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 
Access
10-minute walk from Kashima Jingu Station on the JR Kashima Line.
Parking
Parking available
Business Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Regular Holiday
Open daily
Fees
Free
Contact Information
Phone Number:0299-82-1209
Official Website

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