2025.04.12

Gods of Hitachi Country, Oiwa Shrine Part 4

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Oiwa Shrine, located in Kita-Ibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been attracting more and more attention in recent years as one of the Japan's leading power spots. It has a long history, and the discovery of ritual ruins from the Jomon period shows that it has been revered as a sacred place by people for at least thousands of years. The precincts are dotted with numerous shrines and boulders, including the Lou Gate, which is a nationally designated important cultural property, and envelop visitors in a mysterious atmosphere.

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To the Holy Land Where the Pillar of Light Stands
- Chapter 1 - From Kabire Shrine to the summit of Mt. Miiwa - The Sacred Path

To the Holy Land Where the Pillar of Light Stands

The biggest attraction of Miiwa Shrine is Mt. Oiwa, a spiritual peak that rises in the background. The entire mountain at an altitude of 513 m is considered to be a deity and has been an object of worship since ancient times. From the top of the mountain, there is a spectacular view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and if the weather is favorable, you can also see Mt. Fuji.

The destination of this trip was the summit of Mt. Oiwa. While visiting a number of power spots, you can feel the energy of this spiritual mountain with your whole body, aiming to blossom your own potential.

Chapter 1 - From Kabire Shrine to the summit of Mt. Miiwa - The Sacred Path

Visitors to this place are uniformly amazed by its overwhelming energy. The divine atmosphere as if a pillar of light is standing, the rustling of trees, the singing of birds, and the vitality that springs from the earth. Mt. Oiwa is a place where you can feel the mystery of nature through your five senses.

After praying at the main shrine of Miiwa Shrine, we finally started climbing Mt. Oiwa. If you go to the right of Kabire Jingu Shrine, it merges with the back approach road and takes on the appearance of a mountain trail. The road gradually becomes steeper and worse, so you need to proceed carefully.

However, with each step, you can feel the air becoming clearer. The surrounding trees are thick, towering and overgrown to block the sun's rays. It's like walking through a green tunnel.

It takes about 20 minutes from Kabire Shrine to reach the summit. The field of vision opens up at once, and a magnificent view spreads out in front of you that leaves you speechless. The blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, the mountains in the distance, and the endless sky. Its magnificent scenery will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and free your mind.

Huge boulders are scattered near the summit. These megaliths are said to have existed for 500 million years, and are gemstones created by nature over a long period of time. Its presence is overwhelming, and you can feel a mysterious energy when you touch it.

On the right side of the summit, in a slightly hidden place, stands a stone pillar. This is the inner temple of the Oiwa Shrine, and it is the place where the deity of the Kabire Shrine, "Tachihaya Hio no Mikoto", is said to have descended. The stone pillar is also called a glowing stone, and it is said that you can feel a strong energy when you touch it. (However, there is a warning not to touch it because it is a divine body.) It is important to observe good manners when visiting the temple. ）

The same kind of energy as the one I felt at the Kabire Shrine, but stronger and more divine, can be felt from this stone pillar. There is a pure and comfortable space that is different from the foothills, as if you were in the heavenly world.

It is said that visiting this summit awakens one's potential. It is also said that a sixth sense is developed, which increases intuition and sensitivity. There is no doubt that you will be freed from daily stress and worries and will be able to refresh your mind and body.

Chapter 2 - The Red Stone and the Satsuto Shrine - The Space of Vitality and Purity

To the right of the summit is a red stone. This red stone is also said to be a glowing stone and is said to have the effect of boosting life energy. (Be careful not to touch this either.) Since it is in the shadow of a rock, you need to be careful not to slip or fall. ）

Perhaps because the entire mountain is a divine body, you don't feel tired even if you climb to the top of the mountain. Rather, it seems that the body feels lighter, and the mind and body are satisfied.

After worshiping at the top of the mountain, go down the mountain from the back approach. On the way, there is a Sato Shrine on the left.

Satsuto Shrine has a middle shrine and a main shrine, and this time we will visit the middle shrine. A very pleasant breeze blows through the precincts, and it is a wonderful shrine where you can feel that it is a sacred sanctuary.

It's so refreshing that it makes you want to stop for a moment and take a deep breath. The chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves on the trees are soothing and soothing.

The deity of the shrine of the middle shrine of the Satsuto Shrine is the life of the Rishaya Hio. It enshrines the same god as Kabire Jingu.

If you pass this Satsuto Shrine, you will find the entrance to the mountain trail. Return to the starting point. We walked slowly while taking pictures, so it took about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

When I climbed Mt. Oiwa, I felt refreshed as if the wind had blown through my body. My body was lighter on the way back than on the way up, and I felt refreshed as if my mind had become clearer than before the climb, my vision was clearer, and my senses were sharpened.

The mood is joyful, and the gait is light.

Mt. Oiwa, where the entire mountain is a sacred body, is a spiritual mountain that becomes more energetic the more you climb.

Chapter 3 - The Energy of Mt. Oiwa - The Mystery of Nature Felt with the Five Senses

The energy of Mt. Oiwa is too complex and diverse to be expressed in words. However, by actually visiting and feeling it through the five senses, you can get a glimpse of its mystery.

First, vision. The spectacular view from the top of the mountain is mesmerizing. The blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, the mountains in the distance, and the endless sky. Its magnificent scenery will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and free your mind.

Next, hearing. The rustle of trees, the chirping of birds, the sound of the wind. The sounds of nature soothe and soothe the mind.

And the sense of smell. The clear air, the smell of the earth, the scent of the trees. When you take a deep breath, you feel like you're being cleansed from within.

In addition, tactile. When you touch a megalith or stone pillar, you can feel a mysterious energy. You can feel the vitality that springs up from the earth and the strength of nature.

Finally, the sense of taste. The rice balls and drinks eaten at the top of the mountain have a special taste. Eating in nature is satisfying both physically and mentally.

The energy of Mt. Oiwa makes you feel the mystery of nature through your five senses. It will not be just a sightseeing trip, but a special experience that will encourage you to face your inner self and grow spiritually.

Final Chapter: What Mt. Oiwa Brings ・ Blossoming of Potential and Spiritual Growth

What you can get from visiting Mt. Oiwa is not just healing and refreshing. This sacred mountain is said to have the power to unleash people's potential and promote spiritual growth.

The stone pillar at the top of the mountain is the place where the god of the Kabire Shrine, "Tachihaya Hio no Mikoto", is said to have descended, and you can feel a strong energy when you touch it. This energy is said to awaken potential and develop a sixth sense.

In addition, red stones have the effect of boosting life energy, revitalizing both the mind and body. The energy of Mt. Oiwa gives us the power to face our inner selves and believe in our own potential.

Through our experience at Mt. Oiwa, we can reconnect with nature, which we have almost forgotten in our daily lives, develop our potential, and achieve spiritual growth. This trip is not just a sightseeing trip, but a journey of self-exploration and a valuable experience that will enrich your life.

Mt. Oiwa speaks to us. With these words in mind, we can take a new step forward.

(Note: This article is based on personal experience and has no scientific basis.) Believe it or not, it's up to you. However, the mysterious power of Mt. Oiwa continues to fascinate many people. ）

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