Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine
The head shrine of Kashima Shrine is dedicated to Takemikazuchi no Okami, the god of the founding of Japan and of martial arts, and is located in Kashima, Ibaraki. The current main shrine was donated by TOKUGAWA Hidetada, the rear shrine by TOKUGAWA Ieyasu, and the tower gate by TOKUGAWA Yorifusa, all of which are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Nishiki-e and Paintings
六十余州名所図会 常陸 鹿島太神宮
Photos
日本写真帖
日本名勝旧蹟産業写真集 関東地方之部 新訂
日本名勝風俗大写真帖
Other Materials
Landmarks around Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine
Katori Jingu Choshi Oarai Naritasan Temple Mito Kairakuen Garden Kujukuri Mt. Tsukuba Horikiri Yatsukoji
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