Visiting the gods of Hitachi, the three shrines of the Eastern Province, and walking around Kashima / Osugi Shrine

Walking around Kashima / Touring the sacred sites of Osugi Shrine and Yumemusubi

Awa, Inashiki City, is located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture. Osugi Shrine, an ancient shrine that is also known as the Hitachi Folklore, is enshrined there. It took about 30 minutes to drive after leaving Otataka Shrine. The gorgeous and gorgeous appearance that appears in the lush rural landscape is truly impressive. This time we took a thorough stroll through this only-known power spot, with 500,000 visitors visiting each year.

The memories of Abasama, who carve out eternal history

The history of Osugi Shrine is truly old and is said to date back to Kashima Shrine and Katori Shrine. Its origins are sought in the land called Anbasama, written in the Hitachi Folklore. This area was once a wetland with lakes and marsh, and the island that floated within it was Abashima. And the huge cedar that stood tall on the island was called "Anbasama" and attracted the awe from the people.

This "Anbasama" was the origin of Osugi Shrine and the sacred object itself. The ancient people felt the presence of God in nature and worshiped giant trees and rocks as their origins. Osugi Shrine also follows this trend, worshipping the giant cedar trees as a god, and has gathered faith as the god of protecting Kaigawa.

As times pass and society changes, the faith at Osugi Shrine has been deeply rooted in the lives of the people and has continued to receive deep respect. People who make a living in fishing and agriculture visited Osugi Shrine to pray for a good catch and good harvest, and to pray for safe voyages. He also entrusted various wishes to ward off evil, relieve illness, and safeguard the family, and sought God's blessing.

Pass through the Nino Torii gate and head to the sacred area.

Standing at the entrance to Osugi Shrine is the dignified Nino Torii gate. The moment you pass through this torii gate, you will be drawn to a boundary line with the secular world and step into a sacred space. A towering giant cedar tree that originated from "Abashima." Its powerful figure is a symbol of a god who has been watching over this land since ancient times, and it brings awe to the visitors.

The guardianship of the gods and tengus and the beginning of dreams

As you pass through the Nino Torii gate and continue along the approach, you will see the vivid vermilion-painted god gate. This god gate enshrines the Kanae Tengu and Negai Tengu, the followers of Osugi Shrine.

About 800 years ago, there was a shrine monk named Hitachibo Kaison, who also worked with Minamoto Yoshitsune. Kaizoku has a distinctive appearance with a huge body, purple beard, blue eyes, and a high nose, and is said to have mysterious powers. The divine virtue of Osugi Daimyojin has cured illnesses, saved many people, and has shown numerous miracles.

This appearance and miracle gave birth to the belief that "the sea life is a follower of Osugi Daimyojin and is a tengu." Initially, due to the appearance of the sea, Karasu Tengu was considered the genus, but later, as a pair of Yin and Yang, both tengus, the tengus, the tengus of the sinus and the carasu tengu, were considered their followers.

Today, Osugi Shrine is known as the only "Dream Musubi Daimyojin" in Japan, originating from the miracle of the ocean. The Hasutaka Tengu is called "Negai Tengu" and plays the role of delivering people's wishes to Osugi Daimyojin, while the Karasu Tengu is called "Nai Tengu" and plays the role of fulfilling people's wishes.

Hall of worship, brilliant decorations and prayers to the gods

Once you pass through the Shinto gate, you will see a worship hall with gorgeous decorations. The vibrant colors and exquisite sculptures overwhelm visitors, giving the illusion that they have visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

A straw circle is set up in front of the shrine, and worshippers can go through the straw circle to purify and cleanse the sins and impurities for six months, and pray for good health.

The worship hall enshrinsed with gods such as Wa Daimonoshu Kushimikatama Ogami, and worshippers plead with their own wishes. In addition to prayers to ward off evil, to all sides, and to ward off stars, there are also many prayers for dreams (such as a fulfillment of love and a fulfillment of wishes).

Kirin Gate - The sacred gate that seals disasters

Behind the worship hall is a gate called Kirinmon. This gate was built during the Edo period and was built in the position of Edo Mon in Edo to block disasters such as fires. It is carved with kirins, dragons, lions, and other sculptures, and its majestic appearance will overwhelm those who see it.

The Kirin Gate is always closed as it was built to seal disasters. However, its sacred atmosphere makes a strong impression on visitors.

Sainiwa, who cut off bad ties, breaking up with the past and a new beginning

To the left of the shrine is the Yuniwa, which has been cut off bad ties. Many people visit this Sainiwa as a place to cut off any bad connections from the past and get a new start.

In Sainiwa, you chant the spell three times in your mind and break the pottery. This act of breaking pottery means breaking away from past bad ties and breaking away from past self. Another option is to break pottery at the entrance of your home, put the pieces in a bag, and scatter them in this garden.

The pieces of the cracked earthenware are scattered throughout Saiji, and the scene seems to symbolize a break-up with the past and a new beginning.

Watched over by the snow-covered god and the toilet god

In the grounds of Osugi Shrine, the god of toilets, Sechingami, is enshrined. Yukigane God has long been worshiped throughout Japan, and is based on the idea of ​​keeping toilets clean and viewing excretion as sacred.

The toilet, which is enshrined with the snow-covered god at Osugi Shrine, is just as gorgeous as the grounds, and will surprise visitors.

Sakuki tree: Symbol of the Osugi Shrine

The sacred tree, Saburo cedar, towers up in the grounds of Osugi Shrine. It is a giant tree several hundred years old, and its powerful appearance is popular among many people as a symbol of Osugi Shrine.

A sacred atmosphere wafts around Saburo Cedar, and visitors feel the energy and appreciate God's grace.

Dream Musubi Prayers and Wishes to the heavens to make your dream come true

Osugi Shrine is known as the only "Yumemusubi Daimyojin" in Japan. A dream musubi is a prayer to make a variety of wishes come true, such as achieving love and fulfilling wishes.

At Osugi Shrine, we recommend not only prayers for family safety, elimination of bad luck, removal of all directions, removal of stars, and traffic safety, but also special wishes (exams, promotions, business development, start-up, etc.) and for those who want to have a good relationship.

In particular, marriage proposals are not a good marriage even if you suddenly think about them. Recently, more and more people have been visiting Yume Musubi for three years, or "Shogoku-ku" every year, from their teens to early 20s.

It is said that the worshipped "Negai Tengu" and "Kanae Tengu" will deliver wishes to Osugi Daimyojin and make your dreams come true. It seems that Yume Musubi has an optimal year.

Summary: Spin your dreams and carve out the future at Osugi Shrine

Osugi Shrine is an extremely attractive shrine with its long history, traditions and faith in dreams. The luxurious shrine building, sacred atmosphere, and the presence of tengus, with the power to fulfill your dreams, captivates visitors and awakens wishes that lie deep within your heart.

For those who want to cut off bad connections, make their dreams come true, or bring good connections, Osugi Shrine will be a special place to open the door to a hopeful future. Be sure to visit Osugi Shrine once and try to spin your dreams while feeling the sacred atmosphere.

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.