Omika Shrine and Izumi Shrine in Hitachi Province

The mystery of the Iwaza and the pure water prayer

Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Faced with the Pacific Ocean, this area is home to rich nature, history, and numerous shrines that have attracted the faith of people since ancient times. This time, we will focus on two of these shrines, Omika Shrine and Izumi Shrine, which are said to have particularly strong spiritual energy. Omika Shrine is the center of Iwaza worship, which contains ancient memories, while Izumi Shrine is a place that symbolizes the source of life, with pure springs coming out. Your journey through these two shrines will be a special experience that will allow you to feel the breath of ancient gods, purify your mind and body, and gain new energy.

Omika Shrine - A rock-solving zero magnetic field that seals the stars and calms the ground

Omika Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Omikacho, Hitachi City, and is officially called Omika Shizujingu. It is said to have been founded in the year 1st year of the Imperial Empire (660 BC), and is said to have a history of over 2,600 years. The shrine's most notable features are the existence of two gods: Takeha Tsuchimikoto, the main deity, and Mikabo Shikagaseo, the landowner god.

Takehazuchimimi is also known as the "Watumen God" and is known as the god of weaving. "Watumi" refers to ancient textiles, and Takehazuchimimi has been worshiped as a goddess who brings people fertility and stability in life. On the other hand, Mika Hoshika Kasuo is the god of stars, and is thought to refer to Venus in particular because the word "kaga" means "shining." He has been awe-inspiring as a god who symbolizes the mystery and power of the stars shining in the night sky.

When talking about the history of Omikami Shrine, the legends surrounding Mikami Hoshika Kasuo are indispensable. In Japanese mythology, it is said that it was Mika Hoshika Kasuo who resisted until the end when the god Takemikazuchinokami and the god Takemikazuchinokami of the eastern part of the country. It is said that, with the help of Takehazuki Mikoto, the two gods sealed Kama Hoshika Kasuo in the soul stone of Omikayama.

This inn spirit stone is the most important element of Omika Shrine and is the root that supports the shrine's spiritual power. The Inn Sou Stone refers to the entire huge rock mountain in the grounds, and is believed to have sealed the rough spirit of Mika Hoshi Kakasu. This rocky mountain consists of Cambrian strata, and is aged 500 million years ago. After a daunting time, it exists here.

The shrine of the present-day Omika Shrine was relocated to the shrine stones at the order of Tokugawa Mitsukuni (Mito Komon) during the Genroku period of the Edo period. This is thought to have been a measure to calm the strength of Kaori Hoshika and prevent any disasters from occurring to the people. By erecting the shrine on the soul stone of the inn, the shrine was enhanced and the shrine was prayed for peace and security in the region.

When you visit Omikami Shrine, you will be breathtaking at its overwhelming energy. In particular, the area around Innsato Stone is enveloped in a special atmosphere that is different from the rest, making you feel as if you have been wandering into another world. This location is also known as the zero magnetic field, and is considered to be a special point where the Earth's magnetic fields cancel each other out. Zero magnetic fields are said to have the effect of balancing the mind and body, and many people come to this in search of healing and activation.

The grounds of Omika Shrine are dotted with a variety of shrines, including the main shrine, the worship hall, and the recently built Kamosei Shrine. At the main shrine, you can give your daily gratitude to Takeba Tsuchimi no Mikoto, the main deity, and at Kamosei Shrine, you can pray to Kamosei Kamosei, the god of stars, for guidance to the future.

Omika Shrine is not just a tourist destination, but is used by many people as a place to deepen their inner self and gain new strength. By meditating while feeling the energy of the inn soul stone, or taking deep breaths in the silence of the temple grounds, you will be able to increase the relaxing effect of your mind and body and awaken your sleeping potential.

Izumi Shrine - A pure water speaks to prayer for the source of life

Izumi Shrine, located just a few minutes by car from Omika Shrine, is a shrine located in Mizukicho, Hitachi City and is a shrine dedicated to the god of water since ancient times. The enshrined deity is Tenshu Tamahime Mikoto (Amenohaya Tamahime no Mikoto). As the name suggests, the pure spring that gushs out into the grounds is the greatest attraction of this shrine.

Izumi Shrine was founded back to the era of the 10th Emperor of Emperor Sujin (42 BC), and is a historic shrine that was also listed at the Enkishiki Inner Shrine. According to the shrine, the origins began when Minister Ikagashiko Onomikoto was asked by Kujino Miyatsuko Funase Shukune, and upon receiving an order, Minister Ikagashiko Onomikoto went to this area and enshrined Tenshu Tamahime no Mikoto.

The Izumi, a symbol of Izumi Shrine, is also listed as "Oi" in the Hitachi Kunifudoki, and has been an irreplaceable source of water that has supported the lives of local people since ancient times. The shrine records state that "Ancient spirits fall on this land, and spiritual waters soar to form a spring, and the Izumigawa-no-Izumi-gawa spirits are used as sacred objects," eloquently showing that this spring is a sacred place.

Surprisingly, the amount of water gushing out from this spring is said to reach 1,500 liters per minute. Its high transparency and beautiful emerald green color will captivate viewers. This colour is thought to be produced by the reflection of light from components such as shells and sand deposited at the bottom of springs, suggesting that the area was once the sea.

The springs at Izumi Shrine have been cherished not only as a source of water, but also as a sacred ritual place. Since ancient times, it has been believed that the water in this spring has the power to heal illnesses and cleanse impurities, and many people have come from far away in search of its blessings. Even today, many people still take home the water from the spring, cleanse it, and drink it.

The grounds of Izumi Shrine are surrounded by lush green nature centered around the springs, and are known as "Izumigamori." This forest is filled with a wide variety of trees, allowing you to enjoy beautiful scenery with every season. The squeal of the spring and the sound of the leaves of the trees swaying in the breeze echoing comfortably, calming the hearts of visitors.

The grounds of Izumi Shrine are dotted with various shrines, including the worship hall, the main hall, and Benzaiten. At the worship hall, you can give your daily gratitude to Tenshu Tamahime, the enshrined deity, and express your gratitude for the blessings of Izumi. Benzaiten is also known as the god of water, as well as the god of music, art, and wealth, and many people worship in search of their benefits.

Izumi Shrine is a place where the energy of the earth is concentrated, and it gives visitors vitality and vitality. By looking at the water from the spring and taking deep breaths in the nature of the temple grounds, you will be able to improve the body and mind to refresh your mind and body, and gain new energy. The pure water from the spring can also be expected to purify the mind, making it especially recommended for people who are feeling daily stress or mental fatigue.

A story of rebirth woven by two sacred sites, Omika Shrine and Izumi Shrine.

Omika Shrine and Izumi Shrine are shrines that each have different personalities, but by visiting both, you can gain a deeper, richer spiritual experience. At Omika Shrine, you will be able to experience the mystery of Iwaza, which has sealed the stars, and at Izumi Shrine, you will be able to balance your mind and body and discover a new self by feeling the power of the pure spring, the source of life.

The journey connecting these two shrines should be a special pilgrimage to a sacred place where you can feel the breath of ancient gods and connect with the energy of the earth. By staying away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spending quietly in nature, you will be a valuable opportunity to listen to your inner voice and rethink what is truly important.

Omika Shrine and Izumi Shrine reside in the gods of Hitachi. You should definitely visit this place and experience its mysterious energy. New discoveries and healing are sure to await you. The power of Iwaza and the blessings of pure water will gently envelop your mind and body.

Shokey Hayashi

Exorcist/Radionics Technique Researcher

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Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1965, he has been suffering from troubles, illnesses and injuries caused by spiritual phenomena since childhood. However, one day, when he was 20 years old, he attended an event, had a mysterious experience at the venue, and was hit by lightning energy from the heavens, as if piercing the spinal cord from his brain, and his psychic abilities blossomed. He then began studying psychology and psychiatry, and now he has combined psychiatry and consciousness engineering. Established "Radionics exorcism" using our own radionics techniques. "It's possible to treat your fortune" beyond exorcism, memorial service, and healing.