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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Eastern Ibaraki

Kashima Soccer Stadium

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Special back-stage tours are held on weekends and national holidays. Therefore, super-fans can delve deeper into the club’s history at the Kashima Antlers Museum.
The stadium was also a host venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Suigo-Itako Iris Garden (Itako Iris Festival, Ayame Matsuri)

The Suigo-Itako Iris Garden, covering an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, is located along the river in Itako City. Every year, from late May to late June, around 1 million irises of 500 varieties bloom in full glory. At the Suigo-Itako Iris Festival (Ayame Matsuri), held during the blooming season, visitors can experience the traditional culture of Itako City.
In the past, robune (Japanese rowboat) were commonly used in Itako City, much like private vehicles for traveling along the waterways. These boats were also used for a wedding tradition— to bring a bride to her husband's home. Today, the Yomeiribune (bride boat), which recreates this tradition, is a popular event held during the festival. Visitors can also enjoy robune tours and the Ayame Dance.

In addition to irises, the park also features seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, azaleas, wisteria, and hydrangeas.

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