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Rishirizan Shrine - Hokkaido

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Rishirizan Shrine ( 利尻山神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Rishirifuji. It is located at Honcho-153 Oshidomari in the town of Rishirifuji, Rishiri District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Rishirizan Shrine Rishirizan Shrine Details Rishirizan Shrine , a cherished village shrine on Rishiri Island, has a rich history that dates back to the Bunsei era. It is said that Genbei, a former contractor and manager of Ebisu-ya, was the one who originally enshrined the shrine. Over the years, it has grown into a spiritual center serving the local community, currently supporting around 700 households. Rishirizan Shrine - Rishirifuji town, Hokkaido Prefecture Historical Timeline and Key Developments Rishirizan Shrine , a beloved village shrine on Rishiri Island, boasts a rich history that reflects the island’s spiritual heritage. According to tradition, the shrine was originally enshrined by Genbei , a contractor and manager of Ebisu-ya, during the Bunsei era. It was officially designated a...

Japan Diaries 4: Day 718

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Day 718: October 20, 2023 Friday – Tomamae x Rishirifuji Obira Roadside Station Toilet break at Obira Roadside Station Tomamae Commercial High School 10.20.23 Rainy skies didn’t dampen our spirits as we set out for Rishirifuji. Unlike my usual school visits to Tomamae, today I headed to Tomamae Commercial High School , where my JTE, Matsushita-sensei, and fellow ALT, John, had planned a post-work excursion. On my way there, I made a brief stop at Obira Roadside Station in the town of Obira ( 小平町 ) for a quick toilet break.  Matsushita-sensei made this plan Matsushita-sensei even drove to the ferry port in Wakkanai. After a morning of teaching, which included a lively session of speaking games with the third-year students, our journey began in earnest. Matsushita-sensei drove us north to Wakkanai City ( 稚内市 ) , where we boarded the Heartland Ferry to Oshidomari Port in Rishirifuji ( 利尻富士町 ) .  As for my car, Ruru , I left it at Matsushita-sensei's place. MS-09 DOM Wakk...

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