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Hokkaido Jingu
Founded by decree of Emperor Meiji as guardian of the frontier. Barely 150 years old, yet no shrine in Hokkaido draws more worshippers. It enshrines the three deities of land development.
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HokkaidoShrines & TemplesObihiro
Obihiro Jinja
A shrine that grew with the opening of the Tokachi plain. Ezo squirrels are often seen in its grounds.
HokkaidoShrines & TemplesAsahikawa
Kamikawa Jinja
The tutelary shrine of Asahikawa. It sits on Kaguraoka hill, tied to the history of the tondenhei settler-soldiers.
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Hokkaido Daijingu
Its deity was invited from Ise. It shows how far faith spread during the settlement years.
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HokkaidoShrines & TemplesHakodate
Hokkaido Toshogu
A Toshogu built by the Hakodate magistrate's office to display the authority of the shogunate.
HokkaidoShrines & TemplesHakodate
Yamanoue Daijingu
Halfway up Mount Hakodate. Sakamoto Ryoma's cousin Sawabe Takuma once served here as chief priest.
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