Kashima Shrine (Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kashima Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto as its main deity. According to the shrine's history, its founding dates back to pre-Christian times, and it is known as a venerable shrine that has attracted the faith of warriors and martial artists since ancient times.