Kashima Jingu
Kashima Jingu
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norinori-san
Shinjuku, Japan7,428 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
I went on a bus tour to visit the three shrines in the eastern part of Japan, which I had wanted to visit for a long time. First, Kashima Shrine. It is a historic shrine in the eastern part of Japan, and has a vast grounds. I accompanied a local guide and toured the grounds for a solid hour and a half. It was interesting to have a volunteer with me, as they issued tickets for each one.
Written March 11, 2024
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bakatori
Singapore, Singapore552 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
On my last day in Japan, at Narita, normally I either visit Narita temple or do last minute shopping at Aeon. Not this time, not this trip. This time I am going out.
I took a train bound for Kashimajingu.
Kashimajingu is easier to access from Narita although it is in the Ibaraki prefecture.
The journey takes about 1 hour and costs 820¥ one way.
Upon arrival at the Kashimajingu station, the shrine is about 15 mins walk away.
From the station, walk straight ahead, you will come to a slope. Up the slope all the way, there will be a sign to direct you to turn left. From there, shops selling omiyage and food lined the street leading to the entrance of the shrine.
A stretch of ancient cedar forest greets me, with the bright vermiliion red of the shrine at the end of the everlasting green.
The refreshing smell of forest and the calmness it gave me. Only occasional chatter of obasan broke into this tranquility.
I walked further into the shrine compound. Located the Stone Monument depicting Tekemikazuchi standing on a catfish with his sword embedded into the head of the thrashing catfish.
The catfish is said to be a God of earthquakes. Earthquakes occur when the catfish play pranks and can only be subdued by the kaname Ishi by holding the catfish immobile underneath the earth. The Kaname Ishi is surprisingly unobtrusive and plain. A small sphere buried half way into the ground. I checked, there was no cracks on it.
The people in Kashima believes that because of the Kaname Ishi's power, Kashima escape with relatively little damage in the Great Tohoku Earthquake.
There is a little deer farm in the vicinity of the shrine. What is a Kashimajingu without the ka.
Ka means deer in Japanese language. It was said the first deer of Nara came from Kashimajingu. Now the deers in Kashimajingu are replenished by deers from Nara.
As I walked into the cedar forest, I switched off my iPod, removed my ear piece, and took in the music of the forest.
All was quiet except for The twittering of birds, the cracking of crows, the breath of cedar.
After the soul enlightening walk in the forest, it is time for a hearty meal.
The handmade soba shop that lined the street offered a large serving of zaru soba and veggie tempura at only 1000¥. Great value for money.
I had found a wonderful and memorable way to spend my last day in Japan. Needless to say, I will be seeing Kashimajingu's deers in the near future.
I took a train bound for Kashimajingu.
Kashimajingu is easier to access from Narita although it is in the Ibaraki prefecture.
The journey takes about 1 hour and costs 820¥ one way.
Upon arrival at the Kashimajingu station, the shrine is about 15 mins walk away.
From the station, walk straight ahead, you will come to a slope. Up the slope all the way, there will be a sign to direct you to turn left. From there, shops selling omiyage and food lined the street leading to the entrance of the shrine.
A stretch of ancient cedar forest greets me, with the bright vermiliion red of the shrine at the end of the everlasting green.
The refreshing smell of forest and the calmness it gave me. Only occasional chatter of obasan broke into this tranquility.
I walked further into the shrine compound. Located the Stone Monument depicting Tekemikazuchi standing on a catfish with his sword embedded into the head of the thrashing catfish.
The catfish is said to be a God of earthquakes. Earthquakes occur when the catfish play pranks and can only be subdued by the kaname Ishi by holding the catfish immobile underneath the earth. The Kaname Ishi is surprisingly unobtrusive and plain. A small sphere buried half way into the ground. I checked, there was no cracks on it.
The people in Kashima believes that because of the Kaname Ishi's power, Kashima escape with relatively little damage in the Great Tohoku Earthquake.
There is a little deer farm in the vicinity of the shrine. What is a Kashimajingu without the ka.
Ka means deer in Japanese language. It was said the first deer of Nara came from Kashimajingu. Now the deers in Kashimajingu are replenished by deers from Nara.
As I walked into the cedar forest, I switched off my iPod, removed my ear piece, and took in the music of the forest.
All was quiet except for The twittering of birds, the cracking of crows, the breath of cedar.
After the soul enlightening walk in the forest, it is time for a hearty meal.
The handmade soba shop that lined the street offered a large serving of zaru soba and veggie tempura at only 1000¥. Great value for money.
I had found a wonderful and memorable way to spend my last day in Japan. Needless to say, I will be seeing Kashimajingu's deers in the near future.
Written February 24, 2013
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StanleyAuckland
Auckland, New Zealand2,214 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
Kashima Jingu is within a huge area of natural forrest in which there are many beautiful old cedar trees.
It is about one hour by local train from Narita Station and worth a visit if you have a spare day.
It is about one hour by local train from Narita Station and worth a visit if you have a spare day.
Written April 12, 2012
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メロパパ
Yokohama, Japan601 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is the oldest shrine in the eastern part of Japan. The large torii gate at the entrance to the shrine grounds is made of four cedar trees and is 10.2 meters high and 14.6 meters wide. It is a magnificent sight.
First, there is the tower gate.
As we get closer, we see that this tower gate is counted as one of the three great tower gates of Japan.
The three great tower gates are the tower gates of the three shrines of Kashima Shrine, Hakozaki Shrine, and Aso Shrine.
Regarding the founding of Kashima Shrine, the Kashima Shrine History Book, Kashima Shrine Rei Denki, and ancient documents state that the first shrine pillars were erected in the first year of the reign of Emperor Jimmu, and the shrine considers this to be the first year of the reign of Emperor Jimmu as the founding year.
In the inner shrine, there is a cage with many deer. It is said to be a deer park.
Come to think of it, there is a deer in the characters for "Kashima Shrine". Deer are messengers of the gods, and over 30 deer are kept here. The mysterious inner shrine, located in a lush area surrounded by trees, is also a national important cultural property. It was originally dedicated as the main shrine at the current location in 1605 (Keicho 10) by Tokugawa Ieyasu as a token of gratitude for his victory in the Battle of Sekigahara.
First, there is the tower gate.
As we get closer, we see that this tower gate is counted as one of the three great tower gates of Japan.
The three great tower gates are the tower gates of the three shrines of Kashima Shrine, Hakozaki Shrine, and Aso Shrine.
Regarding the founding of Kashima Shrine, the Kashima Shrine History Book, Kashima Shrine Rei Denki, and ancient documents state that the first shrine pillars were erected in the first year of the reign of Emperor Jimmu, and the shrine considers this to be the first year of the reign of Emperor Jimmu as the founding year.
In the inner shrine, there is a cage with many deer. It is said to be a deer park.
Come to think of it, there is a deer in the characters for "Kashima Shrine". Deer are messengers of the gods, and over 30 deer are kept here. The mysterious inner shrine, located in a lush area surrounded by trees, is also a national important cultural property. It was originally dedicated as the main shrine at the current location in 1605 (Keicho 10) by Tokugawa Ieyasu as a token of gratitude for his victory in the Battle of Sekigahara.
Written October 12, 2023
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Keizo
Kawasaki, Japan1,552 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
This shrine is no.1 shrine for Hitachi (Chinese character for it is different from Manufacturer Hitachi)Country(now Ibaragi Prefecture). In the 11th or 12th century, Nomination of Number 1 shrine for each country started.This shrine is very spacious and have mnay things to see i.e. 1)Deer cage(Famous deers in Kasuga shrine , Nara was brought from here. Kashima means Deer Island), 2)A stone surpress head of Catfish which was belieived to cause earthquake. That is why no big damage had been experienced here by earthquakes but until March 11, 2011 earthquake. It was raining when I visited and there were not so many visitors around so I was very happy enjoying the silence.
Volunteer guide is available.
Volunteer guide is available.
Written September 7, 2017
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johntaro
Tokyo, Japan162 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
there are many shinto jinja or shrines in Japan but not many shinto jingu 神宮. Meiji Jingu in Tokyo or Kajima Jingu in nearby Chiba. The shinto priest really could not explain the difference other than that few used the term 神宮. The park is quite large and the trees are old and amazingly large. We drove down from Hitachi Seaside the 50km along the coast to visit this little city and see this wonderful park.
Written October 3, 2015
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Nina R
Tacoma49 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
. . . especially enhanced by the company -- my companions in an aikido workshop which was being blessed by the priest. A wonderful way to spend a morning.
Written April 7, 2014
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travelmartin
Munich, Germany250 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
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 dominated by giant sugi (cedars). I was not aware of the treasure house and thus missed ithe chance to see the oldest long sword in Japan. The shrine is a mecca for martial arts practitioners. The deer enclosure is fenced in. Unlike Nara the deer do not roam free in the forest. The top of the pillar that "prevents" Namazu (the giant catfish that causes earthquakes) from stirring lies at the far end of the park and is an imortant place to visit and pray. At the bottom of the shrine hill on the other side lies the cleansing pool Mitarashi-ike.
Written November 18, 2018
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franemma
Beijing, China41 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
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 Kashima. Its a small temple and park with a touch of jungle environment to it, def worth a visit if you ever end up there. Its an industrial area so you will never know.
Written November 4, 2018
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peny700
Paranaque, Philippines13 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
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.
Written April 4, 2018
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