Oarai Isosaki Shrine
茨城県
Engishiki shrine founded in 856 where Okuninushi descended upon coastal rocks, whose 'Kami-iso torii' standing in breaking waves is nationally renowned for New Year sunrise
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856
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40 min walk or 15 min by bus from Oarai Station
6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai, Ibaraki
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Overview
Nationally famous for its "Kamiiso no Torii," a gate standing on a rocky reef facing the Pacific Ocean. The shrine enshrines Okuninushi and Sukunahikona and is worshipped for blessings of medicine, good fortune, and matchmaking. The Kamiiso torii rises from a reef where rough waves crash, making it an immensely popular spot for viewing the first sunrise of the New Year; at the moment the sun rises…
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Origins
Founded in 856 CE when Okuninushi and Sukunahikona descended upon the Oarai coast.
The two deities appeared on a rocky reef in the sea, declaring, "We are Onamuchi and Sukunahikona." Shrine buildings were built in response to this oracle, and the shrine gathered devotion as an important shrine of Hi…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大己貴命・少彦名命"
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Hours
Gate hours: May–Aug 5:30 AM–6:00 PM; Sep–Apr 6:00 AM–5:00 PM. Kigan reception 9:00 AM–3:30 PM. Amulet/goshuin office 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Admission
Free to enter the shrine grounds.
As of 2026-07-18. Subject to change.
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