Kashima Shrine

What it is

• Empress Jingu enshrined Take Mikazuchi no Kami and Futsunushi no Kami.
• It prayed for victory and safety during military campaigns.
• Matsudaira Okimasa offered first fruits annually since 1858.
• Kotoshironushi no Kami was enshrined together in 1911.

What to see

• The main deities are Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, Futsunushi no Kami, and Kotoshironushi no Kami.
• It has a large white stone torii gate.
• The grounds include a worship hall, offering hall, and main sanctuary.
• Ryujin Shrine was moved to the main shrine in 1955.
• Kanameishi stone protects the area from earthquakes.

When to go

• Kashima no Kaineri is an Ehime Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.