Located in the town of Ibaraki in Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōkuni Ichirō, who is believed to have brought the island's fertile soil and abundant water resources to the area. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a wooden torii gate and a thatched roof.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Ōkuni Ichirō
- Coordinates
- 36.0450544, 140.1123776
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) for stunning views of the surrounding sakura trees.
Cultural notes
Ōkuni Ichirō is also associated with the legend of the discovery of sake in Japan. According to myth, he helped create sake by combining rice and water from the island's rivers. This connection highlights the shrine's role in local agricultural traditions.