Kamishihoro Shrine - Hokkaido
Kamishihoro Shrine ( 上士幌神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Kamishihoro. It is located at 243-9 Kamishihoro East 4th Line in the town of Kamishihoro, Kato District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Kamishihoro Shrine Kamishihoro Shrine Details Kamishihoro Shrine is a symbol of faith, history, and community spirit. Its story begins in 1907, when Yasumura Jitakamaru , a pioneer of the town, moved to the area with over ten tenant farming families. In February 1913, he sent one of his tenant farmers, Takagi Taisuke , to his hometown in Hayaboshi Village, Toyama Prefecture, to enshrine a branch of the deity from Hayaboshi Shrine , known as Ihyakutsutsu Iwaseki-no-Kami . This marks the official founding of Kamishihoro Shrine . Kamishihoro Shrine - Kamishihoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture At the time, travel was arduous. Takagi carried the sacred spirit across mountains and seas to Kamishihoro, strapping it to his back and dedicating himself day and night to protect the deity. Early ...
