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  • Kashima-jingu Shrine
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    4.5
    355 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Kyuchu 2306-1
    Located in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this old shrine is said to have been constructed in 600BC, during the inaugural year of Emperor Jinmu. It is the oldest in the Kanto region and the head shrine of the approximately 600 Kashima Shrines across the country. The grounds feature a main hall, one of Japan’s Top 3 Tower Gates, pebbles, and a treasure hall with a straight sword designated as a National Treasure. The “Great Imperial Ofuna Festival” held once every 12 years is famous.

    The shrine is considered as one of the three most important shrines in the Kanto area and is said to have been founded in the 6th century B.C.in the era of the legendary emperor Jimmu. The forest is...

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  • Chosho-ji Temple
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    4.5
    17 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Itako 428
    This ancient Rinzai Buddhist temple, founded in 1185, is notable for its thatch roofed main temple building, a rarity in Japan. According to records, the temple was built by Minamoto no Yoritomo to pray for continued luck in war, and the temple's copper bell was gifted to it in the distant Kamakura period. The temple possesses numerous valuable historical artefacts and items designated Cultural Properties by the national government, prefecture, and city, making it an essential destination for those looking to experience the history of Itako City.

    あやめまつり会場で出会った観光ボランティアの上野山さんのおかげで当日ここへ来る迄全く知らなかった当所を訪問することができました。山門の説明から本堂前にある菩提樹の木、花、実の説明を詳細にして頂き、境内を詳細に説明して頂いた後、ワイフの趣味になっている記帳を住職にお願いしました。非常に達筆、趣深い筆致、構成で非常に素晴らしいものと喜んでいました。その後、休憩所で抹茶と手作り和菓子を頂きました。非常に...

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  • Satoshi Ikezawa Circuit-no-Ookami Museum
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kamisushi Ikisu 1127-26
    "A museum located 15 minutes from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. The museum was opened to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Satoshi Ikezawa's career as a manga (comic) artist. Izekawa created ""The Circuit Wolf,"" a comic which caused an explosion of interest in supercars, and this museum was created based on the artist's desire to give children hope and dreams, and to contribute to the development of car culture. The museum displays supercars created by companies known even to non-car aficionados, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, and Porsche. In the museum's library, visitors can view a huge collection of car-related manga and magazines."
  • Kunigami Shrine
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Uwado 1551
    A Shinto shrine dedicated to Onamuchi-no-mikoto and Sukunabikona-no-mikoto located in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Records state the shrine was founded in the distant Nanboku-cho period (1336-1392). The shrine's annual festival is held on November 23. As part of the festival, the Uwado-no-Shishimai lion dance, a designated Prefectural Cultural Property, is performed to pray for bountiful harvests. The three lion masks used in the performance are believed to have been donated to the shrine in 1395. The performance consists of an intense dance by a male lion, a graceful dance by a female lion, and a dance which combines elements of the former two by a neuter lion, plus dances by a tengu goblin and okame homely woman.
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  • Sanmaizuka Tumulus
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    Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Okisu 467-1
    This kofun (ancient burial mound) is located on the side of National Route 355 in Okisu, Namegata City. The 85-meter-long keyhole-shaped tumulus is estimated to have been built in the late 5th century. Three archeological surveys of the site have been conducted since 1955. The items excavated in these surveys have been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The surrounding area has been developed into Sanmaizuka Kofun Noson Park.
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  • Tsukahara Bokuden Bronze Statue
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Miyashita 2-11-1
    This bronze statue is located inside Shikatsume Park, in 2-chome, Miyashita, Kashima City. It was erected in commemoration of the 500anniversary of the swordsman, Tsukahara Bokuden, who was born in Kashima, in the Hitachi Province (now known as Kashima City), and played an important part during the Warring States period. There is also a monument to Kashima Jingu, one of the top 100 scenic spots of Kashima.
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  • Itsukushima-jinja Shrine (Konaji Benzaiten)
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    Ibaraki Hokota-shi Konaji 877
    A Shinto shrine in Konaji, HokotaCity. It is said to have been founded in 1265 through division and transfer of the deity at Itsukushima Shrine in Aki, Hiroshima. The main hall seems to float on the pond and has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Asset.
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  • Kashima Soccer Museum
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Jinkoji Ushiroyama 26-2 Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium Uchi
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  • Ikisu Shrine
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Kamisu Ikisu 2882

    「鹿島神宮」「香取神宮」とともに「東国三社」の一つ「息栖神社」だそうです。 「東国三社」は、江戸時代に関東以北の人々が禊ぎの「下三宮参り」と称して、「伊勢神宮」参拝後に「三社」を巡拝する慣習があったというところからうまれたらしいです。 私も「三社」とも行きましたが、一番、ローカル的な雰囲気の「息栖神社」でした。地元の人が多かったかな。 で、観光的な見どころは、常陸利根川沿いにある「一の鳥居」にある...

  • Futa Honshoji Temple
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    11 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Horinouchi 1230

    アジサイを見に行きました。 丘のような広い敷地に様々なアジサイの花が満開に咲いていました。インスタ映えします。 無料の駐車場もそれなりの広さであって、交通整理してくれる方もいました。 アジサイの季節限定の御朱印もあり、また同じ時期に潮来のあやめまつりも近くで開催されているので、セットで訪れるといいと思います。

  • Hokojinjiya
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    4 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Hokota 2044

    新鉾田駅から徒歩で散策にて立ち寄りました。本殿の前にさざれ石があり、手水舎は立派でした。参拝して帰りました◯

  • Mini Museum Kokoshika
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    2 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Kyuchu 1-chome 5-23

    ミニ博物館ココシカ 地図 ココシカと言う名は、「ココにしかない 物を」という投稿から選ばれた経緯があ りがあった。 現在ココシカでは、5/19まで『五月人形 展』を行っていました。 市民からお借り した五月人形や、 本物の武者よろい兜な どを展示していた。

  • Ao Castle Ruins
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Ao
  • Kashima Castle Ruins‧Kashima Shiroyama Park
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Shiroyama 1-chome
  • Nagayama Castle Ruins
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Nagayama
  • Shimazaki Castle Ruins
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Shimasu
  • Ryukaijoshi
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Yamanoue
  • Fufutukakofun
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Kyuchu
  • Jigenji Temple
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Hamatsuga 378
  • Tokushima Denentoshi Ctr
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Tokushima
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Just a stone’s throw from Tokyo, Ibaraki is a coastal prefecture that has mastered juxtapositions, where old shrines meet new scientific discoveries and traditional gardens are frequented by the inventors of some of the newest technology. Head to Mito City's Kairakuen - one of Japan's Three Great Gardens - in spring to experience the cellestial blooming of fantastic cherry blossoms at the annual sakura festival.

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