Japan Midokoro / Ibaraki Prefecture / Kashima / Kashima Jingū
Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture · Historic Site
Kashima Jingū
- Nearest stationKashima-Jingū Station 0.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
Kashima Shrine (鹿島神宮, Kashima Jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in Kashima, Ibaraki in the northern Kantō region of Japan. It is dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-Ōkami (武甕槌大神), one of the patron deities of martial arts.
From the Wikipedia article “Kashima Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kashima Jingū. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kashima-Jingū Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kashima Jingū?
- Kashima-Jingū Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kashima Jingū a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kashima Soccer Museum: CyberOyaji (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yokotone Lock: katorisi (CC BY 2.5), Kasumigaura City Museum of History: Mocchy at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain), Ibaraki Kasumigaura Environmental Science Center: Teledrapilgrimage (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum: Motokoka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Funatsukayama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)