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Said to be among the oldest shrines in Hokkaido. It is bound up with life in Esashi, which the herring boom sustained.
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Ubagami Daijingū (姥神大神宮) is a Shinto shrine in Esashi, Hokkaidō, Japan. Its foundation date is uncertain but its existence is documented from the Edo period. It is considered the oldest Shinto Shrine in Hokkaido. The Ubagami Daijingū Togyosai, when floats decked out with lanterns are paraded through the town, is celebrated in August.
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Founded：Unknown (among the oldest in Hokkaido) Blessings：Fishing, Safe sea voyages
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