A Kashima shrine established by Nariaki within the Kodokan domain school as its guardian — a martial deity embodying the spirit of literary and martial excellence
Founded
1841
Type
Shrine
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8 min walk from JR Mito Station North Exit
1-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito, Ibaraki
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Shrine
Founded 1841
185 years
Enshrined Deity
武甕槌大神
Overview
A Kashima shrine within the Kodokan grounds in Mito, enshrining Takemikazuchi as guardian of learning and martial arts.
Kodokan was a domain school created in 1841 by 9th Mito lord Tokugawa Nariaki.
Embodying the spirit of literary and martial excellence with a martial deity enshrined within the academy.
Kodokan is a Special National Historic Site, with the main hall and Shizen-do as Important Cul…
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Origins
Founded in 1841 as the guardian shrine when 9th Mito lord Tokugawa Nariaki established Kodokan.
Kodokan was one of Japan's largest domain schools, providing education in both literary and martial arts.
Nariaki authored the 'Kodokankimon' essay clearly expressing Mito Studies' spirit.
Kodokan taught …
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Safe Travel
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.