Izumo Taishakyo Shrine

Izumo Taishakyo Shrine highlights

Religion enthusiasts, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone with an eye for beauty will find the Shrine captivating with its beautifully designed gates (the torii), well-decorated pathways (the sando), the cleansing fountains, decorative stone lanterns, and the symbolic lion dogs (the Komainu) who are guardians of the shrine and the Sanctuary where the Deity Okuninushi is enshrined.

Visitors to the shrine can also explore the worship and offertory halls. With the Hiroshima Peace Bell on view, the shrine is a great travel destination that acts as one of the major Japanese American landmarks in Hawaii.

Good to know about Izumo Taishakyo Shrine

There is a multipurpose social hall within the shrine that holds religious, social, and cultural meetings. Sports meetings, gatherings, and classes are also held in the hall. Everyone is welcome to participate in the activities of the shrine, with a greater emphasis on the involvement of the youth to ensure its survival.

The shrine is located just outside Honolulu's Arts District, where you'll find a plethora of dining options as well as the Kumu Kahua Theatre, where you can see plays with local themes performed in an intimate setting.