Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine

Kashima City

Eastern Ibaraki

Temples/Shrines

Castles/Historical Sites

Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine is said to have been established in 660 BCE. It is the oldest and largest Shinto Shrine in the Kanto region. The shrine is dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of martial arts.
The shrine is located in a spacious park. After visiting the shrine, stop off at the deer enclosure and see the crystal blue Mitarashi Pond. Stalls selling traditional Japanese snacks like dango dumplings and salt-baked sweetfish are available during peak seasons.
More than 80 annual events and festivals are held at the shrine, including the Ofune Matsuri or "Ship Festival," occurring once every 12 years and attracting visitors from across Japan and overseas.

Information

Address: 2306-1 Kyuchu, Kashima City
Access: By public transport: 10-minute walk from Kashima-Jingu Station on the JR Kashima Line
By car: 15-minute drive from Itako IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway
Website: http://kashimajingu.jp/
Contact: TEL: 0299-82-1209

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