鹿島神社

Japanese Name鹿島神社
PrefectureMiyagi
ReligionShinto
Primary Deitynull
Coordinates38.3183732, 140.9115078

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About this Shrine

Located in Miyagi Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Deer Island, also known as Kishimonoseki or Kishimojima. The island, located off the coast of Sendai City, was once home to a small but significant settlement, and the shrine is believed to have been established to protect its inhabitants. Today, the shrine remains an important cultural and spiritual landmark in Miyagi Prefecture.

Cultural Significance

As a coastal shrine, 鹿島神社 is deeply connected to the mythology of the sea and its inhabitants. The island itself was once believed to be inhabited by the tsukuyomi-no-kami, the god of the moon, and the shrine's architecture reflects this connection.

Enshrined Deities

Kami of Deer Island Tsukuyomi-no-kami

Location

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