Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii

The Izumo Taishakyo Mission is a Shinto shrine located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. It is one of the few active Shinto shrines in the United States. The wooden A-frame structure was inspired by Shimane Prefecture's classical Japanese shrine Izumo-taisha.

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Type: Shinto shrine
Description: Shinto Shrine in Hawaii
Address: 215 North Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Iolani Palace and Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace.

Iolani Palace

Museum

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The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani under the Kalākaua Dynasty. Iolani Palace is situated 1 km south of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii.

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

Church

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The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the mother church and cathedral of the Diocese of Honolulu. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is situated 570 metres south of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii.

Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden

Garden

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The Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden is a city park and young botanical garden located on North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The garden is 7 acres. Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden is situated 650 metres northeast of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chinatown and Arts District.

Chinatown

Suburb

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The Chinatown Historic District is a neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, known for its Chinese American community. It is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the United States.