Find some zen relaxation in your life. Its a beautiful safe happy haven.

Church is good for you. And this place is good for parking.

Izumo Taisha is one of the major Shinto Shrines which has about 300 branch shrines in Japan and their headquarters is located in Izumo city, Shimane Prefecture. The history of Izumo Taisha is as old as Japanese myth and their original remains can be traced back to the 3rd century. This Hawaii branch was established in 1906 when many immigrants from Japan came to work for Sugar plantations. Since then it has served both local communities and people and now many tourists from Japan too visit this shrine, especially for new year blessings. There are many kinds of Omanori (good luck charm) available here.

I visit the Izumo Taisho temple annually, to be blessed for the New Year. I arrive around 1 am and the crowd is manageable. During the New Year celebrations is probably not the most convenient due to the limited parking and large crowds of people..Just plan to be patient and the waiting time. But in true Hawaii fashion, you’ll probably know someone standing in line. Despite this I attend this temple because this was my grandmother’s and attempting to keep with tradition since she has passed on.There’s a process...wash your hands, stand in line, place money (coins) into the wooden box, ring the bell, bow twice, clap your hands four times then bow again. The priest will waive white streams of paper over your head and chant words of blessings and protection. You are now blessed for the new year. Following this there are Omamori’s orPersonal good luck charms for purchase. The money from these purchases assist the church.Happy New Year!

Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii.Is an Authentic Shinto Shrine in the Heart of Kalihi.This is a Must See Place.Hugs Wes n Wanda Anzai

Beautiful and historic local Shinto mission tied to the history of Honolulu and Hawaii. The spirituality is palpable

Beautiful place to visit! Free parking and convenient location (next to Chinatown, close to Foster Botanical Garden). Stair cases are a bit high for some people.

Love the structure. No fasteners, like a 3D puzzle. Although it has not been constructed over a traditional base. But I guess this is as close as you may get while complying to building codes!Follow the tradition, it is fun!

Craig K.I go to their Thanksgiving Celebration and New Years Blessing. Theres always a lot of people there nice to meet all the different people. We go to buy Omamori for the New Year. Bishop Amano and Rev. Jun are friendly. The staff in the office are all friendly and helpful.

My favorite place to go to for New Years blessings! Beautufully decorated for the occasion with lots of Omamori (good luck charms) to purchase for the year! Shinen Akemashite Omedetoo!

My husband and I got married here. Hes from Japan and Im from California so it was the perfect place to bring together our family from all over the world.

Izumo shrine in Hawaii. The way of warship is a little different from the main shrine in Izumo, Shimane.

Debbie K.This church is beautiful on the outside and surrounding grounds. When you walk up the steps the inside is beautiful too. Very well kept clean and welcoming. You can go anytime during open hours to say prayers. You can also make appointments for different occasions for pray. You can go to the office to buy many different Omamori for car, house, personal, pets many more. Every first of the month is Blessing Day. Every New Years Eve for several days is New Years Blessings. My family and I go every year. We also buy Omamori for the New Year. Bishop Amano is nice and kind. He makes everyone feel welcome. He came to Bless our house every time we moved. He Blessed inside and outside of our house. Even our Guinea Pig and Dog. Rev. Jun is friendly and kind. He always smiling and welcoming. Hes always helpful. The ladies in the office are all friendly and patiently helps everybody.

A beautiful shrine in the heart of Honolulu. Easy to get to with public transportation or a taxi.

One of the few old beautiful shrines left in the world from the Shinto Dynasty

An annual tradition. Reflect and re-center.

Because of Covid Pandemic place is close. All office staff has been layed off. Current Bishop & wife are unfriendly and dont make you feel welcome.Note: I was a major contributor to this shrine.

Beautiful stalls and shows during the celebration today!

Just me it was awe inspiringly.Really jello is awesome you can do so much with so many flavorsgood luck want to be chef smileI am retired only cook for me nowI like Asian food just not too hotbig smile

Stop by to check it out. Nice Temple to visit.

Great shrine...there is a store in the next building called Hi Rising. They sell local items and killer cutting boards.

Just like relax let the wind cool you off aloha peacefully place

Lovely temple in the middle of China Town. We spent a good hour here. It’s rather small, but definitely worth the visit. Lots of meter parking in the area if you plan on staying for a while.

Its pretty nice spot to visit. Its a Japanese Shrine. Izumi taisha is very famous and popular in Japan and it very bigger than Hawaii one. During new year days, they have the most biggest event all night, so you should try go there and you will have Japanese traditional experience. Sometimes I visit there to pray something.

Beautiful and serene, there was a tai chi class in front on the morning that looked really cool

The priest and his wife are very nice, and their kids are SO cute!

Lovely temple, not a great location

Great place to visit...now if the homeless, derelicts, drunks and druggies nearby can be addressed!

Interesting and quick stop.

Great place to visit if youre in Chinatown

Nice place.

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I love the scenery and diversity of the crowd.

Old oriental buddist building

Its been a whe since I visited the temple. Came here for yakudoshi blessing. Nice friendly staff. Some of the floors in need of upkeep. Felt safe and peaceful.

This is actually the ghetto of Hawaii state across the street from this place for two weeks with a friend of mines who lives there never again theres homeless and drug addicts everywhere Stray dogs and chickens running around

Quiet and beautiful little temple

Lots of homeless people wandering around the area. Do not go at night time.

Hatsumode, to get blessed and get omamori for 2019

Very interesting

Shinto shrine in the heart of Honolulus Chinatown. Beautiful and as if just transplanted straight from Japan.

Very kind staff.

Awesome Shinto Shrine

Kool

Thank you Nushikan-san

Loot much there but pretty building and its free

Interesting

Always my go to for New Years

Very accommodating!

Beautiful temple - Shinto Shrine.

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Great to check out

Good beach

Beautiful and peaceful

Nice

Pay your respects,

Cultural, respectful

Beautiful temple

Awesome

Cause its worth it..

Great bazaars

So so but historical

In chinatown

Beautiful!!

Our go to for hatsumode - first prayers of the New Year. Plenty of parking, but get there early, before the tour buses roll in.

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