Makubetsu Shrine - Hokkaido
Makubetsu Shrine ( 幕別神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Makubetsu. It is located at 148 Motomachi, Makubetsu, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Makubetsu Shrine Makubetsu Shrine Details Autumn Makubetsu Shrine stands as a cherished spiritual landmark that has witnessed more than a century of local history and devotion. Established in 1900, the shrine began as a small structure known as Hachiman-sama , built by pioneering families who had settled in the old Takeyama area. Makubetsu Shrine - Makubetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture Growth Alongside Towaka Town When the Nemuro Main Line opened in 1905, the town of Towaka flourished around the new station, prompting the relocation of the small shrine to serve the growing community. After several moves and developments, the shrine found its permanent home in 1907, with a formal shrine building completed in 1915. It was officially recognized by the Minister of Home Affairs in 1941 as Towaka Shrine —later renamed Makub...
