[Breathtaking view] A power spot of mysterious beauty⛩

I've finally gotten to my fourth goshuin book! I went to Mitarashi Pond at Kashima Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, which is captivating with its mysterious beauty☺️❤️It's a very clear and beautiful pond! [What is Mitarashi?]┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈A pond used since ancient times for purification by priests and worshippers. The water is a beautiful, clear, and constantly flowing sacred spring! It is said to have been dug by a great god with a heavenly bow in the ancient age of the gods, or that it gushed forth overnight when the shrine was being built, and is counted among the seven wonders of the world👀 [What is Kashima Shrine?]┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈One of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region, located in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture! The head shrine of all Kashima Shrines in Japan✨️It is said to have started in 660 BC when Takemikazuchi-no-Okami was enshrined there. It is said to be beneficial for prayers for victory, matchmaking, and safe childbirth🥰 [❤️Recommended points]┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Kashima Shrine is very large and has a lot to see! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ There are also deers🦌︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The mysterious and beautiful Mitarai Pond is a must-see! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Be sure to check out the pebbles and keystones! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The charms and goshuincho are also nice💓︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ The goshuin was also handwritten☺️ 【⚠️Important points】┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ There are some places where you have to walk on a sandy path, so it's best to avoid wearing high heels! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Parking is cheaper on the torii side👀 300 yen on the torii side! 500 yen near the shrine! There seems to be a free parking lot, so check it out! 【Comments💬】┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ My first time at Kashima Shrine! I finished my third goshuin book the other day, so I thought I would stop collecting goshuin, but the goshuin book at Kashima Shrine was so nice that I started on my fourth one 😂 Mitarai Pond was a really beautiful pond, not just processed, and the solemn atmosphere was wonderful. Personally, I was shocked to learn for the first time that there was a mourning deity who served until his 90s 😳 It is a very famous power spot, so it is also recommended for New Year's visits ✨ Spot information ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Kashima Shrine 🗺Address: 2306-1 Miyanaka, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture 🚗Access: 10 minutes walk from Kashima Shrine Station 6km 15 minutes via National Route 51 from Higashi Kanto Expressway Itako IC ⏰Opening hours: Free access to the grounds #besttrip2023 #KashimaShrine #MitaraiPond #PowerSpot #Goshuin #IbarakiTourism #BreathtakingView