Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Oarai Isosaki Shrine
大洗磯前神社
/ Oarai Isosaki Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
30 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
The shrine's dramatic Kamiiso-no-Torii gate stands on rocks in the Pacific Ocean, making it one of the most photogenic shrines in the Kanto region, especially at sunrise. Rebuilt by Tokugawa Mitsukuni (the model for the legendary Mito Komon).
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
856 [斉衡3年]
Founded in 856. Destroyed during 16th-century wars and rebuilt by Tokugawa Mitsukuni in 1690. Famous for the Kamiiso-no-Torii gate standing in the Pacific Ocean.
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Documented
856 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and en-musubi (binding of fates/relationships)
⛩
secondary Deity
God of medicine, hot springs, brewing, agriculture, and knowledge; the diminutive companion deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Did You Know?
💡
The shrine became a pilgrimage site for fans of the anime 'Girls und Panzer,' which is set in a fictional version of Oarai.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.3130, 140.5890
Physical Address
6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki
茨城県東茨城郡大洗町磯浜町6890
Access
Oarai Station (Kashima Rinkai Railway)
30 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Oarai Isosaki Shrine?
The shrine's dramatic Kamiiso-no-Torii gate stands on rocks in the Pacific Ocean, making it one of the most photogenic shrines in the Kanto region, especially at sunrise. Rebuilt by Tokugawa Mitsukuni (the model for the legendary Mito Komon).
Where is Oarai Isosaki Shrine located?
Oarai Isosaki Shrine is located in Oarai, Ibaraki. The full address is: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki.
What deities are enshrined at Oarai Isosaki Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Okuninushi no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Kami.