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Taiki Shrine ( 大樹神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Taiki. It is located at 47-1 Higashihondori in the town of Taiki, Hiroo District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Taiki Shrine Taiki Shrine Details Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Taiki Shrine , a must-visit Shinto site in Hokkaido that has served the local community for over a century. Taiki Shrine - Taiki town, Hokkaido Prefecture History of Taiki Shrine Taiki Shrine was founded in 1908 by Nishida Enzo, a settler from Ama Village in Hyogo Prefecture, along with several pioneers. They brought a branch of the deity from Kamegaoka Hachiman Shrine and built the original shrine on the current site, naming it Taiki Hachiman Shrine . Taiki Shrine 's torii gate 大樹神社 In 1928 , when Taiki Village separated from Hiroo Village, the shrine became the central place of worship for the entire village. A new branch of the deity from Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto was enshrined in 1934 , and in 193...

10 Things to Do in Makubetsu Makubetsu ( 幕別町 ) is a hilly town located in Hokkaido’s Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan . The town is divided into two areas—the northern part, which serves as the main town proper, and the southern Churui district, which was an independent town until it merged with Makubetsu in 2006. Makubetsu is widely known as the birthplace of park golf, boasting no fewer than ten individual courses. The town’s name is derived from the Ainu word “ mak-un-pet ,” meaning “ a river behind (deep) toward the mountains .” Although the exact river it referred to has been forgotten, it is believed that the name originally described the western edge of the town near present-day Sarabetsu. The name was once pronounced “ Makunbetsu ” before evolving into its current form, “ Makubetsu .” For those planning to visit this hilly town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Makubetsu :   Makubetsu's unique manhole covers 1. Take a photo of Makubets...

Churui Naumann's Elephant Memorial Museum ( 忠類ナウマン象記念館 ) is a local history museum that highlights. It is located at 383-1 Churuishiroganemachi in the town of Makubetsu, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Churui Naumann's Elephant Memorial Museum Churui Naumann’s Elephant Memorial Museum Details The Churui Naumann’s Elephant Memorial Museum is a one-of-a-kind destination that combines fascinating prehistoric history with award-winning architecture. Opened in August 1988, this museum was built to commemorate the remarkable discovery of a Naumann’s elephant fossil in Churui and has since become one of Tokachi’s most unique attractions. Churui Naumann's Elephant Memorial Museum - Makubetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture An Architectural Masterpiece Inspired by an Ancient Giant The museum itself is a sight to behold. Winner of the 1st Hokkaido Architecture Award , its design is modeled after the majestic form of the extinct Naumann’s elephant. When viewed from...