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Furubira Ebisu Shrine - Hokkaido

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Furubira Ebisu Shrine ( 古平 恵比須神社 ) is one of the main shrines of the town of Furubira. It is located at 989 Hamacho in the town of Furubira, Furubira District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Furubira Ebisu Shrine Furubira Ebisu Shrine Details Furubira Ebisu Shrine is a serene, coastal Shinto shrine with deep historical and cultural roots in the fishing town of Furubira, Hokkaido. Dedicated to Yae Kotoshironushi no Mikoto , a deity associated with good fortune and fishing, the shrine is a spiritual anchor for the local community and an insightful stop for travelers exploring the Shakotan coastline. Furubira Ebisu Shrine - Furubira town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Shrine with Over 175 Years of History Founded in 1847 during the tenure of Shirokawa Chojiro , manager of the Furubira Basho (trading post), the shrine was originally built atop a hill on the ruins of Hamamachi. It was officially recognized as a village shrine in 1875 , with August 20 set as its annual festival date. ...
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Setakamui Rock - Hokkaido

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Setakamui Rock ( セタカムイ岩 ) is a unique-looking rock along the coast. It is located at Okicho in the town of Furubira, Furubira District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Setakamui Rock Setakamui Rock Details “ Setakamui ” means “ dog god ” in the Ainu language, and this towering rock formation carries a legend as touching as its name. According to local folklore, the rock was formed from a loyal pet dog who waited endlessly for its master, a fisherman who set out to sea and never came back.  Setakamui Rock - Furubira town, Hokkaido Prefecture Over time, the dog turned to stone, still gazing out toward the ocean. Some say the rock resembles a dog howling to the sky, its silhouette standing as a lasting symbol of loyalty and sorrow along the rugged coast of Furubira. “Dog God” in Stone Setakamui Rock rises approximately 80 meters high and is said to resemble a howling dog. Its name comes from the Ainu word Setakamui , meaning "dog god." According to local legend, a loyal ...
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Location: Japan, 〒046-0133 北海道古平郡余市町豊浜町
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Candle Rock - Hokkaido

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Candle Rock ( ローソク岩 ) is a unique-looking rock formation protruding 500 meters from the coast. It is located at Oki, Shiomicho in the town of Yoichi, Yoichi District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Candle Rock Candle Rock Details Rising 43 meters above the waves and standing proudly about 500 meters off the coast of Yoichi in Hokkaido, Candle Rock is a natural sea stack with a dramatic silhouette that has captivated locals and travelers alike.  Candle Rock - Yoichi town, Hokkaido Prefecture Formed from pyroxene andesite hyaloclastite—lava that rapidly cooled underwater—this brittle rock formation has experienced several collapses over the centuries. A major collapse in the 1930s left it in its current iconic shape: a tall, tapering spindle that looks like a candle melting into the sea. Like a True Candle True to its name, Candle Rock seems to glow when the sun dips low on the horizon. During sunset, or on foggy, overcast days, the rock's solitary outline becomes even more ...
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Location: Japan, 〒046-0033 Hokkaido, Yoichi District, Yoichi, Shiomicho, 沖
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