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It enshrines 188 deities, and is known for an astronaut's account of seeing a pillar of light here.
About this place
Oiwa Shrine is a shrine in Irishikencho, Hitachi, Ibaraki. Its shrine rank is village shrine. It lies at the foot of Mount Oiwa, said to be the oldest sacred mountain in Hitachi Province, and strongly preserves ancient faith and the blending of Shinto and Buddhism. In recent years it has drawn attention as one of Japan's leading power spots. Kuni no Tokotachi no Kami, Okuninushi, Izanagi, Izanami and 22 other deities. In all, 188 deities are enshrined across Mount Oiwa. The founding is unknown. The Hitachi no Kuni Fudoki states that "the heavenly gods dwell on Kabire Peak" (Kabire being the old name of Mount Oiwa).
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Founded：Unknown (ancient) Blessings：Good fortune, Mountain worship
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