The roots of Oarai's relaxation resorts date back to the Meiji period, the Edo period, and the Heian period. Throughout the ages, its clean and rich natural environment has nurtured the climate, and the area has been cherished as a sacred place where illnesses are cured. This essay explores the secrets of relaxation in Oarai and the allure of traveling for better luck.

The Establishment of Oarai Isosaki Shrine

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The Establishment of Oarai Isosaki Shrine

Heian period. Gods returned from the eastern sea to save people from a crisis from the spirit world. They descended as gods of medicine against epidemics when there was smallpox and famine.

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Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Oarai

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Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Oarai

Read Tokugawa Mitsukuni's waka poem "Isotsuki" in Oarai. The moon in the night sky is peaceful, but the light of the moon nearby hits the rocks and shatters into pieces...

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