[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] You can see a nationally designated natural monument! What is the pegmatite dike at Kashima Ojingu?

We would like to introduce Kashima Ojingu , Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, a unique power spot where you can see a nationally designated natural monument

The sacred object of Kashima Ojingu Shrine is a giant pegmatite dyke. It has been designated as a nationally designated natural monument due to its rarity, which remains as its former appearance until today. The overwhelming scale of the visitors will be in awe.

This article will provide a deep dive into trivia about Kashima Ojingu and pegmatite. If you like to visit power spots, be sure to check it out.

Fukushima was once a major producer of pegmatite.

Pegmatite is a type of igneous rock that contains large mineral crystals. It is a mineral that is formed during the process of magma cooling and hardening, and is sometimes called giant crystal granite or Oni Mikage.

The main component of pegmatite is quartz, and has been used for a long time in the manufacture of glass and optical lenses. In addition to quartz, various other components appear as crystals. It is a mineral that has become particularly demanded during the war, as it is also a catalyst component that can be used to make raw materials for ships has been collected. The Abukuma Mountains in Fukushima Prefecture are a major producer of pegmatite, and in Ishikawa Town, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a pegmatite mineral designated as a natural monument in Fukushima Prefecture.

Mining in various places was progressing during the Showa era, and there are not many places that retain their former appearance. The pegmatite mine in the Abukuma Mountains is no exception, and it is no longer a mine now.

Kashima Ojingu Shrine has a history of over 1,200 years

Kashima Ojingu is a shrine located in Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture is an area located in the easternmost part of Koriyama City. This area retains the good old traditions, with Takashiba Deko Mansion, which produces traditional crafts Miharukoma

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[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Takashiba Deco House, a village of local toys that still remains in the territory of the former Miharu domain

Did you know that there is a craftsman village called "Takashiba Deko Mansion" near the prefectural border with Miharu Town, about 25 minutes by car from Koriyama Station? It was also a hot topic for its appearance in the 9th episode of the popular TV drama "Gourmet of the Solitary," but it is a village known as the "Local Toy Village" that has been handed down from the Edo period to the present day. What is Takashiba Deco Mansion? The Takashiba Deko Mansion's signature Takashiba Deko Mansion began about 300 years ago, a person who came from Kamigata (Keihan region) during the Genroku period (1688-1704) during the Edo period settled in this area, which was then called Takashiba Village, and began making papier-maid dolls for their daily lives...

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It is said that the occurrence of Kashima Oojingu was originally when Kosami, Asaka County, enshrined Kashima Jingu in Hitachi Province in 1984 in Teno. If we change the first year of Teno to the Gregorian calendar, it is 781-782. In other words, it is a shrine with a history of over 1,200 years.

The sacred object of Kashima Ojingu Shrine is a huge pegmatite dyke. Since ancient times, Japan has a religious style called Iwakura, which worships rocks and stones as sacred objects. It was believed that in ancient Shinto, a god resides in everything in nature. For this reason, the megaliths of pegmatite, the sacred object of Kashima Ojingu, have been treated with cherishability since ancient times. Not only is it rare for dykes to be exposed to such large surfaces under natural conditions, but dikes that have been avoided mining because they are sacred objects are rare and are of great academic value. The pegmatite dikes at Kashima Ojingu are also designated as nationally designated natural monuments.

I actually visited Kashima Ojingu Shrine

We will tell you a record of actually visiting Kashima Ojingu. The parking lot is across the road and offers spacious space. According to the sign's information, there are 14,000 tons of dikes in the grounds. Apparently the weight of Tokyo Tower is approximately 4,000 tons, so if you say "there is a huge amount," you can understand.

After passing through the first torii gate, you will see the office in the back left. There are also water in front of the office.

You can also see what looks like a pegmatite at the dragon's feet.

After passing through the second torii gate, there are cedars lined up on the approach. Some of the trees are about 400 years old, and the strong, high-pitched way they tower over is impressive. " Cedar at Kashima Ojingu Shrine " was designated as a green cultural property in Fukushima Prefecture in 2009. The paired couple cedars also seem to be beneficial.

Once you have finished climbing the stone steps, you will finally reach the shrine. The temple grounds are very quiet, as if sucking out all the sounds. The sound of the leaves of the trees scrubing and the birds crying were also strangely soft.

The divine plaque, which is hanging "Kashima Ojingu," has a glittering and majestic atmosphere. The decor of the pillars also contained subtleties.

First, visit us.

If you turn your eyes to the left hand side of the shrine, you will begin to see a giant pegmatite dyke.

The sight of the large rocks standing out is impressive. Large crystals can be seen on the large exposed rock surface.

The dykes extend upwards along the slope, so if you look up from the foot, you can see the size even more. You can feel the reason why it has been worshiped and served as a sacred object since ancient times.

There is also a magnificent Kagura Hall in the grounds. It was once used when Kashima Ojingu Tai Kagura was dedicated at the Spring and Autumn Festivals.

I felt that not only the sacred object of the pegmatite dykes, but everything in the temple grounds gave off a solemn atmosphere.

Kashima Daijingu <Information>

• Name: Kashima Ojingu
• Address: 239 Mitamiyasaku, Nishida-cho, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone: 024-971-3276
• Website: https://kashimadaijingu.jp/

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Kashima Ojingu is a one-of-a-kind power spot

This time we have picked out and introduced the pegmatite dikes at Kashima Ojingu Shrine.

Kashima Ojingu is a place where large pegmatite dykes that were once mined as raw materials for industrial products are preserved in the same day as they existed in the form of sacred objects. It has also been designated as a nationally designated natural monument, and will continue to be carefully handed down to future generations.

After visiting Kashima Ojingu Shrine, I have come to realize firsthand the reason why it is considered a power spot. The temple grounds are comfortable in harmony with nature, and will relieve your heart's appeasement. Also, when I faced the sacred object of the pegmatite dyke, which is on an impressive scale, I feel that I have been able to correct my feelings by facing myself more and trying to live a better life from tomorrow. (Personal thoughts)

I want to see the dikes. I want to get power. In such cases, be sure to visit. However, it is estimated that the pegmatite dikes at Kashima Ojingu have remained this figure until today, and that the extraordinary efforts of the local community have been made. Don't forget to keep etiquette with you to carry on your wonderful heritage into the future.