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Kashima-jingu Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture

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Photos: Kashima-jingu Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture

Speaking of the most ancient and majestic shrines around Tokyo, I first think of Kashima-jingu Shrine, about 100 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. It is said to have been built in 660 BC. Its area is about 70 hectares. When Kasuga Taisha Shrine was built in Nara, it is said that Kashima-jingu Shrine sent deer who are messengers of God. You can reach Kashima-jingu Shrine in 90 minutes by bus from Tokyo Station, so why don't you visit this shrine?

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Map of Kashima-jingu Shrine

 

 

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Photos: Fukuroda-no-Taki (Fukuda Waterfall)

This page introduces "Fukuroda-no-Taki (Fukuda Waterfall) ". It is one of the most famous waterfalls in Japan, located about 2.5 hours drive north of Tokyo. The waterfall looks elegant from a distance, but when you get closer to it, the water volume is surprisingly large. In the winter, the water freezes ...

 

 

2020-05-18

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