Description:
- Kashima-Jingu holds Ibaraki's only recently proclaimed national treasure, the sword called Futsu-no-Mitama-no-Tsurugi which can be seen at this shrine. Legend tells us that it was used by a god to help out Emperor Jimmu. It is reputed to be Japan's oldest sword, about 1,300 years old, and also the longest (2.71 meters) made of iron. Another treasure, an important cultural property, a lacquered saddle with floral motifs, which belonged to Yoritomo Minamoto, who established the Kamakura Shogunate, is also housed here.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +81 299 82 1209
- fax: +81 299 82 1625
Address:
- 2306-1 Kyuchu
- Kashima
- Tokyo 314-0031
Hours:
- Daily 9a-4p
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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