Oiwa Shrine

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This shrine in Hitachi City, Ibaraki is located on the side of the ancient Hitachi Province sacred mountain Mt. Oiwa and has recently become popular as a spiritual hot spot. While the details of its foundation are unclear it is said that Mt. Oiwa was the birthplace of ancient faiths and that generations of lords of the Mito clan would visit the shrine to pray. It is famous for being a shrine rich in Shinto and Buddhism with 188 gods enshrined throughout the mountain, including the Tangible Cultural Property of the Dainichi Nyorai Statue and the Amida Nyorai Statue. You will also find growing on the grounds a three trunked cedar estimated at over 500-years-old, which has been designated a Prefectural National Treasure.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Irishikenchou 752 Map
Area: Northern Ibaraki Area
Phone: 0294218445
Hours: [Opening hours for worship] 6:00-17:00
[Shrine office] 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday (in case of bad weather such as typhoons and heavy snow, worship may be canceled)
Parking Lot: Available(180spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Climbing Mt. Oiwa is not possible during rain, snow, or snow)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Yes (You cannot climb Mt. Oiwa with infants.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Excellent Shrine Complex

Reviewed : 2022.09.13

Excellent Shinto shrines in the area. Beautifully maintained grounds. Bus access but limited times. Car is better. Plenty of parking and restaurants nearby. Lots of hiking trails in the area. Truly a...
Oiwa shrine is a good power spot

Reviewed : 2021.06.08

Oiwa shrine is a famous power spot in Hitachi. Oiwa is surrounded by many trees, so you can feel a lot of nature while walking. In addition to Oiwa Shrine, there are many other shrines in the area...
Oiwa shrine is pretty good place for people.

Reviewed : 2021.06.07

Oiwa shrine is a good shrine which has beautiful nature in the town Hitachi.There is a 600-year old cedar tree near the entrance. It has been split into three branches. This is best of power spots...