Kashima Shrine
鹿島神宮
Ibaraki · Kashima
Kashima Ichinomiya Victory
Gosha
Shirakawa Kashima Shrine
白河鹿嶋神社
/ Shirakawa Kashima Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Shirakawa Kashima Shrine guards the famous Shirakawa Barrier (Shirakawa no Seki), one of the three great barriers of northern Japan. The site is celebrated in classical poetry, notably by Matsuo Basho in his Oku no Hosomichi.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of thunder, lightning, and the sword; deity of martial arts and swordsmanship
Blessings
Shrine Network
Kashima branch
Head shrine: Kashima Shrine
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
37.1266, 140.2070
Physical Address
8 Okashima, Shirakawa, Fukushima
福島県白河市大鹿島8
Historical Province
Mutsu (Iwashiro / Iwaki)
Access
Shirakawa Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
autumn
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Shirakawa Kashima Shrine?
Shirakawa Kashima Shrine guards the famous Shirakawa Barrier (Shirakawa no Seki), one of the three great barriers of northern Japan. The site is celebrated in classical poetry, notably by Matsuo Basho in his Oku no Hosomichi.
Where is Shirakawa Kashima Shrine located?
Shirakawa Kashima Shrine is located in Shirakawa, Fukushima. The full address is: 8 Okashima, Shirakawa, Fukushima.