Kashima-jingu Shrine
	Nearest Point Distance Address Phone Number Open Closed Admission (@March 2002) Road Map	Left bank 27.2Km point of the Tonegawa River 12,500m Kyuchu Kashima-City Ibaraki-pref. -------- -------- -------- Free
.This shrine is one of the most famous shrines in the eastern part of nation along with Katori-jingu Shrine. There is a vermilion gate.
Passing through the gate, there is a main shrine.		Going on a avenue surrounded by big trees. It is a comfortable approach to a shrine.
There is a treasure house just opposite to the main shrine. The oldest and the biggest sword in Japan is put in the house. The sword is about 3 meters long and is designated as a national treasure. Admission to the house is 300 yen for adults, and 100 yen for the Junior High School Students and under. For the weekend, admission free.(@ march 2002)