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Namegata Kitaura Kashima Jinja
茨城県
A Kashima shrine on Ibaraki's second-largest lake, Kitaura, protecting the maritime safety of local fishermen
50 min by bus from JR Ishioka Station
2942 Yamada, Namegata, Ibaraki
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A Kashima shrine on the shores of Lake Kitaura in Namegata, revered as the lake's guardian.
Enshrining Takemikazuchi, worshipped for martial fortune and water safety.
Kitaura is Ibaraki's second largest lake after Kasumigaura, known for smelt fishing.
The lakeside shrine is a place of worship praying for fishing safety and good catches.
The grounds offer views of Kitaura's calm waters with pleasan…
The founding date is unknown, established with divided spirits from Kashima Jingu.
Kashima worship spread centered on Hitachi Province with many branch shrines around Kitaura.
Kitaura has been active in fishing since ancient times, developing alongside the lake's blessings.
Fishermen offered deep re…
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "武甕槌大神"
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