New Year Information
Our new building construction is in the final stage and will be completed in February 2026, but construction will continue during the busy period at New Year’s.
“Hatsumoude” New Year’s Short Blessing at the Offering Box and Omamori/Ofuda In-Person Purchase
Worshippers will not need an appointment for the short blessing and Omamori/Ofuda in-person purchase.
Credit Card is NOT accepted from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Jan. 1 (Thur.) | 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 2 (Fri.) | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 3 (Sat.) | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 (Sun.) | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
To avoid overcrowding, New Year’s blessings will be offered through the 3rd weekend of January, as noted below:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Jan. 10 (Sat) & 11 (Sun) | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 17 (Sat) & 18 (Sun) | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Starting in February, on the first day of every month, we will offer blessings from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parking
We will provide free parking only on Thursday, January 1 at the following locations.
| January 1 (Thursday) | |
|---|---|
| Location | Time |
| HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union | 12/31: 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Borthwick Mortuary | 12/31: 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Hosoi Garden Mortuary | 12/31: 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Kukui Center | 1/1: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Through the 3rd weekend of January, Kukui Center parking will be available on Sundays as follows:
| Kukui Center | |
|---|---|
| Date | Time |
| Jan. 4 (Sun.) | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 11 (Sun.) | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 18 (Sun.) | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
During construction, we cannot use our parking lot. If you will visit us on other dates and times, please park on the street or other public parking area.
Omamori and Ofuda Pre-Order and Pick Up
You can purchase Omamori and Ofuda in December at the office, but if you order them online in advance, you can receive them the next day to save time and avoid crowds.
You may make your donation when you receive your Omamori and Ofuda.
In December and after January 5th, you can receive them from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the office.
From January 1st – 4th (except 1/1 12:00 a.m.- 7:00 a.m.), you can receive them at the Pre-Order Pick up counter at the Special Omamori Tent.
Credit Card is NOT accepted from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3.
Special New Year Blessing (Inside the Shrine) by the Priest
By appointment only.
Contact Information:
Phone: (808) 538-7778
Email: izumotaishahawaii@gmail.com
Goshuincho (Pilgrimage Stamp Book)
We do not write and give Goshuin stamps from the afternoon of December 31, 2025 to January 3, 2026. We will start again from Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Restrooms
There are only four portable toilets (Chemi-Toi) and they are not separated by gender. If you would like to use them, please contact the Omamori Shop.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.