Uziyu Shrine, located at the eastern foot of Mt. Atago in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, is a historic shrine that has long been worshipped as a god of love fulfillment. It appears in the 35th episode of Tono Monogatari (Tales of Tono), and is known for its unique method of worship, in which a red cloth is tied with the left hand only. The...
Rikuchu Ichinomiya Komagata Shrine, located in Mizusawa Park in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, is a historic shrine with a long history of 1,500 years. It has long maintained its prestigious status as the first shrine in Rikuchu (present-day Iwate Prefecture), and is revered by many as a prominent shrine that is listed in the Engishiki Shinmeicho as a shiki-uchi-sha (Shinto shrine). The shrine grounds...
Takekoma Shrine, located in Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, is one of the three most sacred shrines in Japan and has been worshipped for over a thousand years. It is said to have been founded by Ono Takamura in 842, and is an ancient shrine that enshrines three gods who protect food, clothing, and shelter. Approximately 1.5 million people visit the shrine each year, making...
Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine, located at the lush foot of Mount Hakodate, is one of the most historic shrines in Hokkaido, dating back to the Muromachi Period. Known to the public by the nickname “Hachiman-san,” the shrine is known for its dignified main hall built in the Seitei-Hachimon-zukuri style and its 134 stone steps. Many visitors come to seek blessings for maritime safety and prosperous...
Sapporo Gokoku-jinja Shrine is a historic shrine located in Nakajima Park in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, and was built in 1879 to honor the spirits of Tonden soldiers who died in the Civil War, and has been loved by many people for over 140 years. The temple is conveniently located about a 4-minute walk from the Horohirabashi Subway Station, making it easily accessible from the center...
Nishino Shrine, located in Nishi-ku, Sapporo, is a historic shrine widely known for its blessings of marriage and safe delivery. Since its establishment in 1885, the shrine has been loved by local people, and in recent years, it has been recognized as a power spot by the Sapporo Tourist Association, attracting many visitors from all over Japan. Why not pray for the fulfillment of...
Located in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, Kintohira Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 1806 by Kahei Takataya. It is well known as a god of safety at sea and prosperity in business, and also plays a special role in taking care of the sacred objects of shrines in the Northern Territories. Every August, the shrine holds a grand annual festival, one of the three...
Urausu Shrine, located in Urausu-cho, Sakado County, Hokkaido, is a shrine with a long history, having been developed along with the Meiji Era settlements. In spring, the shrine grounds are covered with katakuris and ezo-engosaku, and the shrine is known for the fantastic sight of Ezo squirrels running around among the flowers. Here we introduce the charms of Urausu Shrine, which is attracting attention...
The Yamagami Grand Shrine, standing quietly at the top of Sachiizaka Hill at the foot of Mount Hakodate, is a historic shrine with a long history of 600 years. The shrine is filled with interesting episodes in its history, including the appointment of Takuma Sawabe, a relative of Ryoma Sakamoto, as its chief priest, and its role as the setting for the Hakodate War....
Obihiro Shrine, located in the center of Obihiro City, Hokkaido, is a shrine with a long history, having been developed along with the Meiji Era settlements. In recent years, the shrine has attracted nationwide attention as a “sacred place for striped eagles,” and has also become a topic of conversation for its beautiful flower hand-watering and creative award items. Outline and basic information about...
