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10 Things to Do in Takasu Takasu ( 鷹栖町 ) is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Large birds like black kites, sparrowhawks, and goshawks have been said to have lived in Takasu Town when it was still an uninhabited region. The locals gave it the name " Chikappuni ", which means " a place (nest) where a large bird (hawk) lives ." in the Ainu language. It was translated to the kanji 鷹栖 which is read as " Takasu " . That’s why it is no surprise that the mascot of the town – Attakasu-kun is a hawk.  For those planning to visit the town of Takasu to check what it has to offer, here are the 1 0 Things to Do in Takasu : Takasu manhole cover 1. Take a picture of the  manhole cover of Takasu . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is commonly seen around town. Takasu Hachiman Shrine 2. Visit the  Takasu Hachiman Shrine  ( 鷹栖八幡神社 ). You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. However, don’t confuse this with

Takasu Hachiman Shrine ( 鷹栖八幡神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Takasu. It is located at 3 Chome-4-3 Minami 1 Jo, in the town of Takasu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Takasu Hachiman Shrine Takasu Hachiman Shrine details It’s easy to mistake the  Takasu Hachiman Shrine for the larger and older Takasu Shrine in Asahikawa City. Regardless, the Takasu Hachiman Shrine is the only shrine in the town. Built within the beautiful Ryokuchi Park / Green Park ( 緑地公園 ), this small yet magnificent shrine stands out with its striking red color against the lush green surroundings. It’s a perfect place to visit if you're looking for a serene and historical place to visit in Takasu. Takasu Hachiman Shrine - Takasu town, Hokkaido Prefecture One of the great things about visiting the Takasu Hachiman Shrine is the convenience factor. The park has its parking lot, so reaching the shrine is a breeze, especially if you're traveling by car. And once you step inside, the peace and tranquili

Takasu Shrine ( 鷹栖神社 ) is a beautiful and serene place that is worth a visit. Although its name is similar to the nearby town, it is located at 3 Chome Suehiro 8 Jo, Asahikawa City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Takasu Shrine Takasu Shrine details Takasu Shrine was constructed on June 15, 1893, beside the old Takasu Village Tonaga government office a year after it opened. In 1901, the shrine was moved to its current location, and an application was made for the official name of the shrine. Takasu Shrine - Takasu town, Hokkaido Prefecture It was upgraded to the status of a village shrine and recognized as a Shinsen Heihaku Ryokushin Shrine in 1916. It was then raised to Gosha in 1922. For the first time among Hondo rural communities, it was designated as a prefectural shrine in 1942. It became a religious organization under the authority of the shrine's main government office in 1953, and the main shrine was erected in 1945. The new shrine office was finished in 1961. 鷹栖神社 Takas