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Kamiiso Torii of Oarai

Ibaraki · Oarai · Architecture

Japanese name: 大洗磯前神社の神磯鳥居

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Kamiiso Torii of Oarai
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WHAT TO DOKamiiso Torii of Oarai

A torii on a wave-washed rock, framing the sunrise.

WHEREIbaraki

North · Oarai

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A torii on a wave-washed rock, framing the sunrise.

About this place

Ōarai Isosaki Shrine (Japanese: 大洗磯前神社, Hepburn: Ōarai Isosaki Jinja) is a Shinto Shrine located in Ōarai, Ibaraki on Mount Ōarai. According to records in Nihon Montoku Tennō Jitsuroku, it was established in 856 when it was said two kami, Ōkuninushi and Sukunabikona, ascended from the ocean.

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Founded / opened:856 Highlights / collection:Torii on a rock washed by waves Genre:Architecture

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