Ōarai Isosaki Shrine

The shrine complex includes three torii gates, with one standing directly on rocks in the Pacific Ocean facing the eastern horizon.

The religious site traces its origins to 856 when two deities, Onamuchi-no-Mikoto and Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, descended upon the Oarai coast.

The shrine features frog statues instead of traditional lion-dog guardians, incorporating a wordplay on 'kaeru' meaning both frog and return home.

Visitors can reach the shrine via a 10-minute bus ride or 25-minute walk from Oarai Station, with operating hours from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The main concrete torii gate measures 15.60 meters in height and 22.42 meters in width, creating a frame for the sunrise on New Year's Day.

Location: Oarai

Inception: 856

Address: 茨城県東茨城郡大洗町磯浜町6890

Website: http://oarai-isosakijinja.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.31585,140.58745

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46