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Esashi Itsukushima Shrine ( 枝幸厳島神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Esashi. It is located at 536-1 Shineicho in the town of Esashi, Esashi District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Esashi Itsukushima Shrine Esashi Itsukushima Shrine Details Esashi Itsukushima Shrine traces its beginnings to 1829 when Fujino Shirobei , a fishing contractor from Aomori Prefecture, enshrined a branch of the spirit of Itsukushima. This act was deeply connected to the faith of his master, the Fujino family, and led to the establishment of a small shrine, laying the foundation for Esashi's spiritual legacy. Esashi Itsukushima Shrine - Esashi town, Hokkaido Prefecture Growth and Recognition as a Village Shrine In 1894, volunteers solidified the shrine's location and appointed Hoshino Jukuichi as the shrine manager. By 1895, after repairs and the addition of a shrine office, Esashi Itsukushima Shrine gained official recognition as a village shrine , cementing its role as a community pillar. ...

Okhotsk Museum Esashi ( オホーツクミュージアムえさし ) is a local museum with numerous exhibits about the town. It is located at 1614-1 Mikasacho in the town of Esashi, Esashi District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Okhotsk Museum Esashi Okhotsk Museum Esashi Details Okhotsk Museum Esashi is a must-visit destination for history and culture enthusiasts. Housed in a striking, castle-like building, the museum offers visitors an immersive experience of the region's natural and cultural heritage, with free entry making it accessible to all. Okhotsk Museum Esashi - Esashi town, Hokkaido Prefecture Established in 1999, the Okhotsk Museum Esashi is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and natural history of the Esashi area and the Sea of Okhotsk coast. Its extensive collection includes the nationally significant Artifacts Excavated from the Menashidomari Site , a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan . Outside the Okhotsk Museum Esashi Lavenders were at full bloom wh...