Kashima Shrine

The Kashima Shrine started in 660 BC and is a shrine with a long history. It is collectively known as the Three Shrines of the East Country together with the Sahi Shrine in Kamsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and the Katori Shrine in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. In this 2,000-year-old Jingu area, there are a number of protected ancient buildings, including the worship hall, the main hall dedicated to the Tokugawa Hidetada Palace, and the old main hall called "Oku Palace", The gates are listed as cultural heritage. There are many precious cultural relics in the Kashima Shrine. In the Treasure Hall, a single-edged straight sword is enshrined. , and it still looks radiant and cold, and it is now designated as a national treasure by Japan and is open to people to visit.