Oiwa-jinja Shrine

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Enshrined on a sacred mountain, this site is legendary among space enthusiasts after an astronaut reportedly saw a pillar of light shining from this exact spot on Earth. It is a powerful spiritual center where 188 deities are worshipped. The towering ancient cedars and the profound silence of the mountain forest offer a deep, healing escape from the bustle of modern life.

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御岩神社【絶景茨城】

御岩神社【絶景茨城】

Ibaraki Prefecture

Oiwa-jinja Shrine

Address
752 Iriyama-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Website
http://www.oiwajinja.jp/
Operator
Oiwa-jinja Shrine

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