Kashima-jingu Shrine

Shrine

4.5

Located in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this old shrine is said to have been constructed in 600BC, during the inaugural year of Emperor Jinmu. It is the oldest in the Kanto region and the head shrine of the approximately 600 Kashima Shrines across the country. The grounds feature a main hall, one of Japan’s Top 3 Tower Gates, pebbles, and a treasure hall with a straight sword designated as a National Treasure. The “Great Imperial Ofuna Festival” held once every 12 years is famous.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Kyuchu 2306-1 Map
Area: Kashima / Itako Area
Phone: 0299821209
Hours: [Worship] Open 24 hours
[Giving office/Prayer] 8:30-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Others (Grounds is non-smoking, only smoking areas are available)
Wi-Fi: Available(kashimajingu)
English Menu: Available (Map of Grounds, electronic bulletin board for information)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

ancient shrine dominated by majestic cedar trees

Reviewed : 2018.11.18

The shrine is considered as one of the three most important shrines in the Kanto area and is said to have been founded in the 6th century B.C.in the era of the legendary emperor Jimmu. The forest is...
A small paradise

Reviewed : 2018.11.04

We went to this small town to watch a football match and as we lost, this is the only good memory I am taking away from Kashima, well apart from great helpful and kind hotel managers at supper hotel...
serene

Reviewed : 2018.04.04

quiet place and solemn for those seeking.No entrance fee unlike those temples in Kyoto. you can enjoy strolling, jogging, feeding the antlers or simply just be in touch with nature.