Oiwa Shrine (Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Oiwa Shrine is an ancient shrine in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is part of a group of shrines located at the foot of Mount Oiwa and into the mountains. It was founded long ago, and according to legend, the entire mountain area has been worshipped since ancient times, leading to a syncretic belief that the entire mountain is sacred...