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    Izumo Taishakyo Mission

    4.5 (46 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    手水場(Water place) ペーパータオルがあるのが面白い
    Toshiyuki O.

    This Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii is the branch of Izumo Taisha shrine in Japan. This was built in 1906. So, in fact, this shrine has old history over 100 years. Japanese priests protect this. The main building is very large and splendid. It's same as Japanese shrine. There are Torii gate and a water place, too. I was interested that there is paper towel at a water place. Hmm, that's Hawaiian style, I think. The way how to worship is same as Japanese Izumo Taisha shrine. 1. We make a bow before entering Torii gate. 2. We wash hands and mouth at a water place. 3. We go to the main building and stand in front of a coin box. 4. We should throw some coins (use US$) into a coin box. 5. We make a bow twice. 6. We clap one's hands 4 times. 7. We pray for God. 8. We make a bow again. We can get "Goshuin" (handwritten sign and stamp of shrines and temples) at here as same as in Japan, also. If you want it, you should visit the shrine shop in the shrine office at the left side by the main building. And, they have some original Goshuin books of this shrine. The one of pink which is drawing a hibiscus charges $30 including Goshuin pay. It's very rare Goshuin book because we can only get it at here. Details about Goshuin is below. http://60ee3107.starfree.jp/goshuin.html ハワイ出雲大社は島根県にある出雲大社のハワイ分社です。 建立は1906年と古く、実に100年以上の歴史を持ちます。 日本人の司祭が受け継ぎ守り続けてくれています。 本殿はとても立派で、日本にある神社にも引けを取らない創りです。 ハワイの青い空の下に堂々と鎮座しています。 境内には鳥居も手水場もあります。 手水場にペーパータオルが備えられているのはハワイスタイルですね。 日本ではお目にかかる事がないのでなかなか面白いです。 参拝の仕方は日本の出雲大社の作法と一緒です。 2礼4拍手1礼、です。 出雲大社特有の4拍手ですので、お間違いのないようにお気を付け下さい。 なお、お賽銭箱にはアメリカの通貨を入れて下さい、と注意書きがあります。 日本円は使用しないようにしましょう。 また、ハワイ出雲大社でも御朱印を頂戴する事が出来ます。 御朱印は本殿左側にある社務所の中の授与所で頂けます。 そして、ハワイ限定の御朱印帳も用意されていて、ハイビスカスの絵が書かれたピンクの御朱印帳は御朱印代含めて$30でした。 ハワイでしか入手出来ない御朱印帳ですので、かなりレアなものだと思います。 ちなみに、今回、僕はThe Busに乗ってこちらのハワイ出雲大社へ行って来ました。 宿泊していたのがヒルトンだったので、ホテル西側のバス停から19番・20番のバス系統に乗って、Beretania & Riverバス停で下車しました。 バス停を降りたら川の向こう側に鳥居が見えましたのでそんなにわかりづらくはないと思います。 最寄りのバス停からは歩いて5分くらいでしょうか。 余談ですが、出雲大社はチャイナタウンの外れにあって、川沿いは中国人で溢れている不思議な光景でした。 御朱印については下記のリンク先にまとめてあります。 http://60ee3107.starfree.jp/goshuin.html

    Happy New Year 2019
    Kelly K.

    For my first review of 2019 I wanted to start with something sentimental. I've been visiting Izumo Taishakyo Mission on New Years Eve for decades. This tradition started in high school with my bestie and her family. While I haven't been consistent in my visits, she has only missed once! Lining up minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve still gets me in a happy yet introspective mood. It is a time for reflection on the past year, while looking forward to what's to come in the new year. Because of its location, the sound of fireworks is always present and makes the occasion seem even more festive. I appreciate how everyone flows through in a polite and well organized fashion from washing hands to climbing the steps, to ringing the bell, and receiving the blessing. We inevitably end up purchasing omamori for traffic safety and health. They have all sorts of omamori for various purposes (love, long life, school studies, etc.) and in many beautiful colors. It's often difficult to decide exactly what to get! Parking changes every year but it's always free and available. I always feel safe visiting the mission late at night on NYE because of the constant police presence. I look forward to many more NYE visits to Izumo Taishakyo. Happy New Year! LOCATION: 5/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 PARKING: 5/5

    Nat N.

    I'm not a Shintoist, but I never turn down an opportunity to get blessed here. I need all the help I can get. I must admit - ever since I first got blessed here a few years ago, life has been good. Thousands of people come here on New Year's Day to get blessed and purchase omamori. But the temple is open year round for walk-in praying. You can also make a reservation to get blessed by the Reverend, or attend their monthly service (I believe it's on the 10th of every month except Oct). You can even get married here. Before entering, be sure to wash your hands in the basin at the foot of the shrine before proceeding up the stairs. They have a few parking spaces in their lot (entrance off of Kukui Street). Otherwise park on the street (metered). The annual New Year's blessings begin at midnight New Year's Day through 5 PM.

    My friend sasha's awesome Shinto wedding ceremony!
    John F.

    The Izumo Taishsko mission is conveniently located just outside Chinatown and has a small parking lot for about 12 cars. I was honored to be invited to my friend's wedding ceremony which was the first Shinto ceremony I had ever attended. There is in the area immediately inside and to the right of the entrance where visitors may choose to purify their hands with water. fortunately, I came prepared to do an alternate cleansing with sake. The Shinto wedding ceremony was performed in both English and Japanese however the minister was quite soft spoken and therefore difficult to hear and understand. The ceremony concluded with the immediate family drinking ceremonial sake. It was really a wonderful experience to see a traditional Japanese Shinto wedding ceremony performed in downtown Honolulu. If you ever get invited to a wedding at this place, I highly recommend thst you make the effort to attend!

    Shay F.

    I visited the Izumo Taisha in Japan and when they told me they had a branch in Hawaii, I knew I had to check it out one day. I landed on this place for New Year's blessings. Of course there were lots of people, but the line wasn't too bad. The rope tide overhead was so CUTE compared to the massive one in Japan. I'll have to go back one day soon to explore the place when there's less people. Yelp 365 Challenge #156/365

    Rick L.

    Whenever I pass Izumo Taishakyo, I have a big ole smile on my face and must walk in. This Mission opened in Hawaii in 1906. That's a long time ago and it still standing. At one point it was confiscated by the government during WWII as many properties were. It wasn't opened until 1968 after petitions from the public. If you're around Chinatown Cultural Center, walk across the bridge and drop on by.

    Omamori.
    Sarah A.

    I go to Izumo Taisha every year for the new year to get blessed and pick up my new omamori for the year. Visiting the shrine has become a new year tradition for me. The shrine is particularly busy for お正月, so expect long lines to be blessed and to purchase omamori. Upon entering the property, make sure you purify yourself. There is usually a large barrel located at the property entrance to deposit your old omamori for the shrine to burn for you. To pray, ring the bell, bow twice, and clap four times. Probably the most popular reason for many people to visit the shrine is to purchase omamori. You can find omamori for general good luck, traffic safety for your car or boat, health, safe birth, safe home, yakudoshi, safe travels, etc. There is even an omamori for the marathon. These omamori are also great for omiyage. This shrine has a lot of history and is very special to me and my family, so I always look forward to visiting Izumo Taisha.

    Temple
    Kenzo U.

    Having a Japanese background, it was nice to see a temple like this being kept in Hawaii. I have been to the other Japanese temple that is right next to H1 but this one was my first time there. The temple itself was kept very clean. They had a ceremony inside respected their privacy but ended up ringing the bell and did our prayers. Huge selections of Omamori at the store as well. The image of touring here really does not fit the description of vacationing in Hawaii but still worth it to see the structure and the value this place has. entering the parking can be a little tricky for less than par drivers.

    One of the reasons to come here super early to avoid the crazy lines

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    I highly recommend this big shrine. They are friendly and kindness. I really thanks to you guys. Thank you.

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    New year...new location…read more.. Ever since I can remember we've come to the temple to start our new year with humble and the calm of visiting the temple along with the fireworks that's been the tradition here in Hawai'i though this year I did have different plans as I took the kindness of Yelp friends of Suri S and Steve S to view the fireworks along with dinner and a lovely evening planned. With that going the morning after since I had the day off I decided not to slack off and still visit the temple for blessing only to see that there wasn't the priest as many flocked over and gave their donations and dropped off the old omamori ring the bell and made their prayers on their own was something that I didn't expect. Parking is the biggest issues here is the reason that I don't usually come here as there is a drop off area and you park at Farrington but since we did have a disable parking I was able to bring mom and do a quick glance around which was really nice. There were two area to do your prayers while the nearby building held the other various options to have a sip of sake, various omamori with description for each amulet and what it represents is a great detail for those that needs further representation was quite impressive. Mom enjoyed herself and was delighted of this location as it has restrooms as well as we start 2025 with a positive vibe and at peace for the visit. Thank you!

    My family has been coming here for at least 5 years now to get our new years blessings, our year…read morefortune telling, and omamori (talismans for protection). We also partake in the good luck gold sake! Everyone who works here is kind and helpful. The lines can get long but it goes quickly. I always feel at peace when I am there. I feel there is good energy here and it feels like a good start to a new year. You should try and visit next year. I'll see you there!

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