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Kashima, Ibaraki / 鹿島神宮

Kashima Jingu Shrine

The head shrine of about 600 Kashima shrines across Japan, said to date back to 660 BC and one of only three shrines long called "Jingu", enshrining the warrior god Takemikazuchi.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Before you go

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Opening hours

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Admission

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Getting there

10 minutes on foot from Kashima-Jingu Station (JR Kashima Line); 15 minutes by car from Itako IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Car park 1 (60 spaces, 300 yen), car park 2 (55, free), the city's Kyuchu car park (150; free on weekdays, 500 yen on weekends and holidays) and the Mitarashi car park (free).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

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Address: Kashima, Ibaraki (Japanese address: 茨城県鹿嶋市宮中2306-1)

Official site: http://kashimajingu.jp/

Location

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Crowds

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Busiest days

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Busiest season

Every 12 years, in the Year of the Horse, the Ofune Festival sails a flotilla of boats on the water.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteThere is a tradition called "Kashima-dachi" of praying here for a safe journey before setting out.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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