[2025 Oarai Attraction] Travel Guide for Kamiiso no Torii (Updated Oct)

During a day trip to Ibaraki, I was looking for somewhere to visit when I discovered this place 💡 and went there 🫡 ⁡ Many people visit the worship hall at the top of the stairs (photos 6-7) and the Kamiiso torii gate ⛩️ (photos 1-2) at the bottom of the stairs, so I mainly visited these two places too!!! ⁡ Apparently, the place where the god descended is called "Kamiiso," and it is a sacred place where no one should step foot 👀 The torii gate was built as a sacred place, and it is said to be a symbol of not only the shrine but also Oarai town. ⁡ It is also famous for taking photos with the sunrise, and if you take a photo around the winter solstice, you can take a beautiful photo like the one on the shrine's website 📷 ⁡ It is about a 20-minute drive from Hitachi Seaside Park, which is famous for its nemophila and kochia, so it is recommended to go there after Hitachi Seaside Park!!! ⁡ --------- 📍 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 🚆 Hitachi Express Tokyo to Mito Station about 1 hour 15 minutes 🚌 Ibaraki Kotsu Mito Station to Oarai Shrine about 30 minutes ⁡ 🎟️ Fee Free ※Free parking is also available. ⁡ Opening hours: April to September 5:30 to 18:00 October to March 6:00 to 17:00 --------- ⁡ #Domestic travel #Oarai Isosaki Shrine #Ibaraki #ibaraki #Power spot

This kind of sea torii gate in Japan is really beautiful and attractive. Although the transportation is not very convenient, I still want to come and witness this Shenji torii gate. From Mito Station, you can take the Ibaraki Transportation Bus No. 50 directly to "Oarai Shrine-mae" station in about half an hour. According to legend, Oaraijimae Shrine was built in 856 AD. There are three torii gates in the shrine, each with a different vision and view. The most impressive is the Shinji Torii, standing next to the rugged coastline, facing the Pacific Ocean, the small torii is sturdy in the sea! The torii is oriented towards the east, and sunlight stains the torii in a bright red on the horizon of the east of the sun at sunrise. Oarai Isomae Shrine is also worth visiting, the unique feature of the shrine is that guarding the door is not the usual stone lion statue, but the frog statue. Although I don't know why the frog is used, but one comes, let's pay homage. Address: 6890 Kohama-cho, Oarai-cho, Ibaraki #Japan Attractions #Ibaraki Attractions #Oarai Isomae Shrine #Kamigo Torii

\\Tourist Spots// Oarai Isozaki Shrine is a historic shrine located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The impressive "Kamiiso no Torii" gate standing on the reef of Oarai Coast is a highlight. It was raining, so the sea was rough and rugged. 〈How to get there〉 15 minutes by bus from Oarai Station Information current as of July 2022. #Breathtaking views #Photogenic spots #Historical sites #Ibaraki Prefecture #Eastern Japan

Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is a popular power spot with a divine torii gate standing on a reef✨ The first sunrise seen through the torii gate is particularly spectacular, and many people go there every year to see it. Unfortunately, it was raining when I went, but the torii gate jutting out into the sea was beautiful. The ocean rippling next to the torii gate was impressive! 🌊 Access: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture #Ibaraki #Shrine #Temple #OaraiIsosakiShrine #PhotogenicSpot #gw2022jp

#holidayitinerary Ōarai Isosaki Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is quite popular among older visitors because it combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, and easy accessibility. The main path to the shrine and the famous “Kamiiso Torii” (torii gate on the rocks by the sea) is mostly flat. Benches and resting spots along the way allow for leisurely walking without strain. The shrine is perched on the coast with waves crashing around the torii, offering a tranquil seaside experience. Sunrise or sunset visits are peaceful and photogenic, ideal for contemplation.

⛩️ [Oarai, Ibaraki] Oarai Isosaki Shrine | Mysterious torii gates floating on the sea! A sacred place for departures and the guardian deity of the sea The "Kamiiso no Torii" standing with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop is a spectacular view and power spot that symbolizes Oarai. It is a local guardian deity with a long history, and is also known as a spot where you can pray for departures, good luck, and safe maritime traffic. ⸻ 🔱Features and highlights of the spot • Kamiiso no Torii: Built on a reef on the sea, it is a popular spot for taking photos of the first sunrise, sunset, and moonlit nights with its fantastic appearance  . • Founded in 856 (Heian period). Built on the site where the enshrined deities Okuninushi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto descended . • The current shrine buildings (main hall, worship hall, Zuishinmon gate, etc.) were rebuilt in 1690 by Tokugawa Mitsukuni and other members of the Mito Domain, and were completed in 1730. . • It is also worshiped as Yakushi Bosatsu Myojin, and it is said that the sacred water is effective against eye diseases . ⸻ 🚉 Useful information for access and worship • Train & bus: Take the "Kaiyugo" bus from JR Oarai Station and get off after about 15 minutes / walk from the station for about 40 minutes . • Car: About 5 minutes from Mito Oarai IC. There is free parking at the shrine and paid parking available . • Visiting hours: 5:30-18:00 from April to August, 6:00-17:00 from September to March . ⸻ 🌅Recommended seasons and ways to enjoy • First sunrise visit (New Year's Day): A priest performs a ritual on the beach, attracting many worshippers . • Morning, evening, and night views: The morning sun paints the torii gate red, and the mysterious beauty of the night sea and moonlight is exceptional . • Four seasons of worship: The contrast between the refreshing scenery in spring and summer, the charming approach to the shrine in autumn, and the rough sea in winter is striking. ⸻ 👣Travel tips • Early morning and evening are the best times to take photos and worship. We especially recommend a cloudless day before sunrise. • Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes (the sea breeze can be strong and cold). • The surrounding area is full of anime holy sites (GuP) and beach gourmet spots. Hop-hopping is also a good idea . • Perfect for a date combined with a nearby aquarium or hot spring facility. ⸻ History, nature and mystery come together at Oarai Isosaki Shrine. Feel the presence of the gods dancing on the sea and enjoy a time of spiritual refinement and purification. 🌊✨ #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #OaraiIsosakiShrine #KamiisoTorii #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #PowerSpot #FirstSunriseSpot #SoloTrip #CoupleTrip #HistoricalTrip

Ibaraki Prefecture in winter is less noisy and more quiet and poetic. It is a good time to relax. I came to Oarai Isomae Shrine leisurely. The sea breeze was blowing gently, and the vermilion torii gate was more solemn against the backdrop of the winter coastline. Listening quietly to the sound of waves hitting the rocks, feeling the vastness of the sea and sky, the mind was also broadened. Then I went to the Mito Art Museum. This unique building is a work of art in itself. Strolling through the museum, admiring various exhibitions, feeling the inspiration and tranquility brought by art, letting thoughts run freely without the pressure of time. Then, I came to Mito Castle Otemon and Kodokan. Despite the cold, the night light of winter fell on the ancient buildings, adding a warm sense of history. At Kodokan, imagine the scene of students studying here in the past. The heavy and quiet history makes people forget their worries. Ibaraki's winter is such a leisurely journey full of history, art and natural beauty, allowing people to settle their minds and enjoy a moment of tranquility and relaxation. #5月好去处2025

Winter Tokyo suburbs Ibaraki travel The best viewpoint 1 hour drive from Ibiraki Airport The Marine Shrine is amazing!! #February travel support event

#0yentravelJanuary2025 #OaraiIsosakiShrine #OaraiSightseeing I came to Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture to watch the sunrise. As the god of matchmaking, Okuninushi-no-Mikoto (also known as Okuninushi-no-Mikoto), is enshrined here, it is said to bring good luck in love, matchmaking, household safety, protection from misfortune, and good fortune. The shrine also has a parking lot, but the parking lot at Oarai Park is nearby and recommended. There are also tours that include a hotel to watch the sunrise. Before sunrise in January, it gets quite cold. Heat tech, scarves, gloves, and other cold weather measures are necessary. 💰Price per person: Free

The god worshiped is Dai Otsuki, who is known as the "Lord God of the Great Country" by the world. Together with Shao Yanming, they created the world into the wealthy Mizuho Country (a good name for Japan) with sufficient food, and also guided the people to embark on agriculture. The road to prosperity and medical development. The great deity’s many achievements have made people still deeply worship and believe in the great god Yi Guiming as the ancestor god of medicine, the god of merit, the god of fate, the god of wisdom, virtue and strength. #2024Travel Review

Oarai Isosaki Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 I stayed overnight at a hotel right in front of the shrine. I started my day at the Kamiiso torii gate before the sun rose! The sun rose slowly, gradually brightening the surroundings, and I was moved by the sight of the sky turning a deep red 🥺 After watching it, I went to the shrine. It's only a few minutes' walk from the Kamiiso torii gate to the shrine. Cross the traffic light and go up the long stone steps, and it's right in front of you. I worshiped early in the morning in the grounds where no one was around. It's a luxurious time✨ ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Oarai Isosaki Shrine ꕥAddress: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏 In front of Oarai Shrine → about 1 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Oarai Isosaki Shrine #Kamiiso Torii #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples

====📍Oarai Isosaki Shrine 〒311-1301 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 🚃Nearest station: Oarai Station 🚶♀️Access: 15 minutes by bus from the station ⏱Business hours: May-August 5:30-18:00, September-April 6:00-17:00 ・Prayer reception 9:00-16:00・Gift office 8:30-16:30・Red seal 8:30-16:30 ※Red seals only can be obtained if the reception is open regardless of the above hours💡 🗓Please check the website for regular closing days! 🎫No admission fee 🚗Parking available ==== The symbol of Oarai Isosaki Shrine is the divine Kamiiso no Torii gate towering in the sea⛩🌊✨ Founded in 865, this shrine has a long and distinguished history of over 1100 years, and is an attractive spot with a location where you can see the sea from the shrine grounds😍💛 It is said to bring good luck in love, matchmaking, good fortune, safety in the home, and protection from misfortune, and is also famous as a power spot with a spectacular view😎💎🫧 Among them, it is also very popular as a spot to see the first sunrise, and the sunrise rising behind the torii gate floating in the sea is beautiful and divine, and I long to see it live at least once🫣💞 By the way, it seems that it gets very crowded every year during the first sunrise, so it is recommended to wait before 4am...!! 🌅 Not only at the first sunrise, but at any time, the torii gates standing in the sea are beautiful and powerful🥰⛩ By the way, the reason why there is a torii gate in the sea is because it is said to be the place where Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the main deity of the shrine, descended👼🤍 By the way, Oarai Isosaki Shrine is also famous as a sacred place for the popular anime "Girls & Panzer"💖 If you like anime, please check it out🎶 What did you think? 🥳 This time, we introduced a shrine with a divine torii gate in Ibaraki Prefecture🧡 Please visit it🫶 #adult girls trip #girls trip #solo trip #trip #domestic trip #trip #trip #healing travel spot #Ibaraki Prefecture #Ibaraki #Ibaraki sightseeing #drive date #Kanto sightseeing

We will introduce "Oarai Isosaki Shrine" in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is an essential spot for sightseeing in Oarai. It is accessible by a 5-minute taxi ride from "Oarai Station" on the Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai Kashima Line. This shrine is also known as a power spot with a spectacular view, and is located facing the Pacific Ocean. The shrine grounds overlook the sea, so it is a spectacular view during the day, but it is even more beautiful at sunrise. Please do not confuse this with the sunrise, not the sunset! The "Kamiiso no Torii" is a spectacular spot, and there is a torii gate on the reef. When the waves splash, the view becomes even more mystical. Please note that you cannot enter this torii gate. There is an observation deck, so you can view it from there. Within the grounds is the "Oarai Maritime Museum". This is a spot where you can learn about the charms of Oarai Town. Marine life and skeletons that live in Oarai, as well as tools related to whaling, which was once popular, are on display. ⭐Oarai Isosaki Shrine 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, 311-1301 #FreeHongKongAirTicket #IbarakiTourism #OaraiIsosakiShrine #Oarai

Introducing the very mysterious "Kamiiso Torii" where it is said that the gods descended!! The "Kamiiso Torii" at "Oarai Isosaki Shrine" is a very impressive torii that stands on Oarai Beach. It is a famous shrine where you can see the morning sun over the torii, but it is also recommended at night 🤍 I was looking for a view from the evening, but I arrived a little late and it was completely dark 🤣 The view is quite mysterious at night, and if you time it right with the stars, the moon will welcome you 🌙*ﾟ -----------------------------➸Tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The Kamiiso Torii is a one-minute walk from the main hall, so it's a bit tiring to go back︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There are a few people who come to worship even at night︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Be careful as the toilets in the shrine grounds are locked at 5pm-----------------------------➸Photo notes✤Spot name: Kamiiso Torii ✤ Tips for taking photos: Take photos with an iPhone and shoot in night mode to take beautiful photos. Blurring is the enemy, so if you find it difficult to take still photos, it might be a good idea to bring a smartphone stand 🙆♀️✤ Note: Live photos are not recommended 🙅♀️ The image quality will be rough ✤ Date of shooting: 2024.1.27 ✤ Shooting time: 17:30------------------------------➸ Opening hours April to August 5:30-18:00 September to March 6:00-17:00 Prayer reception 9:00-16:00 Place of granting 8:30-16:30 Red seal 8:30-16:30-----------------------------︎︎︎︎︎︎︎➸ Recommended spot 📍 Oarai Isosaki Shrine ✤ Address: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture✤ Access: 🚗 15 minutes from Mito Oarai Interchange 🅿️Parking available🚃 Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai Kashima Line Oarai Station About 40 minutes walk (about 3km) ⤵︎ ︎🚎 About 15 minutes from Oarai Station by Oarai Kaiyu-go✤Admission fee: Free-----------------------------#Good luck outing spot#Power spot #Shrine #Shrine tour #Breathtaking power spot #Ibaraki #Oarai #Oarai Isosaki Shrine #Sakura 2024 #Free Hong Kong air ticket

Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Higashiibaraki County, Ibaraki Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Founded in 856, the third year of Saihō, when a god descended to Oarai Isosaki in Kashima County! The gods who descended were the two gods, Oonamuchi-no-Mikoto and Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto. The place where they descended is the “Kamiiso no Torii ⛩”, a photo spot that attracts everyone 🤳🏼 To be precise, they descended on a reef, and the torii gate represents that place! The beauty of the scenery overlooking the Pacific Ocean✨ The occasional splash of the waves, almost hitting the torii gate, is an impressive sight🥹 It is also a good spot for sunrise🌅, and no matter what time you look at it, the scenery has various charms, so you will never get bored❗️ The shrine was built in 1690 by Tokugawa Mitsukuni, the second lord of Mito. The main hall, worship hall, and Zuishinmon gate were built by Tsunayoshi, the third lord of Mito. The main hall has a magnificent thatched roof. It is my favorite shrine, so much so that every time I visit, I stay overnight and enjoy it all day🎶 👉 Points of Oarai Isosaki Shrine 🌊Kamiiso no Torii where two gods descended 🌊Sunrise spot 🌊Main hall designated as an Ibaraki Prefecture cultural property ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Oarai Isosaki Shrine ꕥAddress: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚌🚏Mito Station → 🚏Oarai Shrine → About 1 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Oarai Isosaki Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Ibaraki sightseeing

Holy place! Worth visiting❤️ Just like the temples in Taiwan 🛕❤️Pray for peace❤️

The shrine is on a hill near the coast of Oarai town. There are three torii gates on approach to the shrine. One of the torii gates stands on the rugged coastline facing the ocean while waves crash around the gate. The name of this gate is Kamiiso-no-Torii, and represents the place where the gods landed. This shrine is also famous among fans of the anime series "Girls und Panzer”. Many ema prayer plaques at the shrine feature illustrations of the characters from the anime drawn by visiting fans. Entrance gate 1 : Oarai Isosaki Shrine Entrance gate 2 : Kamiiso no Torii Decent shrine with homage to the anime. It has 2 entrances with one facing the sea. You can either walk up the driveway or climb up the stairs from the torii gate by the sea.

Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture ⛩ The torii gate is in the sea ✨