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Oarai Isosaki Shrine
〒311-1301 茨城県東茨城郡大洗町磯浜町６８９０
An ancient shrine in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, known for the 'Kamiiso Torii' standing amidst the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean. It enshrines the deities Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and Sukuna-Hikona-no-Mikoto and is revered as a god of medicine and disaster prevention.
Enshrined deities
Okuninushi-no-Okami, Sukunabikona-no-Mikoto
History
文徳天皇の斉衡3年（856年）12月29日、大己貴命・少彦名命の二神が神磯に降臨したのが創建の起源と伝わる。延喜式神名帳では大社に列した。社殿は戦国期の兵乱で焼失したが、水戸藩2代藩主・徳川光圀の命により元禄3年（1690年）に造営が始まり、享保15年（1730年）に現在の本殿・拝殿・随神門が完成した。
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What visitors say
The torii gate standing facing the sea and the breathtaking view of the blue ocean from the shrine grounds are spectacular sights. Visitors can enjoy the sea view while climbing the stone steps leading to the worship hall. The area in front of the shrine features lively monkey performances and auspicious stone statues of frogs and komainu (lion-dog guardians). Known as a pilgrimage site for anime fans, the sunrise scenery and luxurious omamori (amulets) are also popular.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsuhinode (First Sunrise) and Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Famous for the first sunrise rising behind the 'Kamiiso Torii' in the sea.
The first sunrise rising behind the 'Kamiiso Torii,' which stands on a reef in the sea, is solemn and beautiful. On New Year's Day, large numbers of visitors come to witness the first sunrise and perform the first shrine visit of the year.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・First sunrise at Kamiiso Torii
- ・Solemn seaside view
- ・New Year worship
- August (around the 1st day)Reidaisai (Annual Grand Festival) and Hachijuku-sai (August 1st Festival)
A summer grand festival where the portable shrine is carried to the coast, reflecting the shrine's connection to the sea.
Held around the first day of August, this grand festival involves the portable shrine being carried to the local community and the coast. It is a festival unique to Oarai, deeply connected to the sea.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Procession of the portable shrine
- ・Seaside festival
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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