Located in the picturesque town of Daigo,鹿嶋神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Kumagatsumi-Okami and Tsukiyomi-no-kami, also known as Kagutsuchi, in Ibaraki Prefecture. This shrine's architecture reflects its Kamakura period origins with a wooden torii gate and a tranquil garden. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese culture by participating in festivals and rituals, such as the annual Setsubun festival to cleanse homes of evil spirits.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumagatsumi-Okami, Tsukiyomi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Kumagatsumi-Okami, Tsukiyomi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 36.1800974, 139.9400275
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, attend the spring's Higan festival in February/March, where visitors can pray for good luck at the shrine's Shinto shrine gates while facing the direction of the rising sun, which symbolizes purification.
Cultural notes
Kumagatsumi-Okami is believed to be a guardian deity of merchants and travelers, while Tsukiyomi-no-kami represents lightning. The shrine also hosts traditional tea ceremonies and Buddhist services during the winter months.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and has been rebuilt several times due to natural disasters.