Kashima Jinja
📍 Hyogo, Amidacho Jitoku 279 · Takasago
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Kashima Jinja is enshrined in Amidacho, Takasago City. It is said to have been invited from Kashima Shrine in Hitachi Province and enshrines Takemikazuchi-no-Ookami, the god of war. As a tutelary deity of this region, it has gathered the faith of people since ancient times. Through the divine virtue of the war god, it grants the power to face challenges in life and competitive endeavors. It also has an aspect as a thunder god and has been revered as a deity that brings rain nurturing crops. It continues to watch over the peace and development of the region.
Benefits
victory and successmartial fortuneevil spirit removalabundant harvestsfamily safetygood fortunedisaster prevention
