Shinto shrine
Kashima Miko Jinja
鹿島御児神社（かしまみこじんじゃ）
Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture
A shikinaisha (a shrine listed in the Engishiki) on Hiyoriyama in Ishinomaki, also affectionately called "Hiyoriyama-san". It enshrines two kami, parent and child: Takemikazuchi no Mikoto and 鹿島天足別命.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, 鹿島天足別命
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, the child of the kami of Kashima and Katori came down to Ōshū by sea, and when the boat was brought to the shore at Ishinomaki and its anchor was raised, it wound up (maki) stones (ishi); this is said to be the origin of the place name Ishinomaki. After the main sanctuary was dismantled because of the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake, a ceremony moving the kami into the main sanctuary was held in Reiwa 1 (2019).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 鹿島御児神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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