Enontotsu Jinja
📍 Hokkaido, Shari · 245 Utoro Kogen, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido 099-4101
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Enontotsu Jinja, enshrined in Shiretoko, continues to protect the great natural world and its wild creatures. On the high plains of Utoro, it watches over the harmony between Shiretoko's magnificent landscape and the wildlife—deer, bears, and other creatures. It is a haven for those who cherish nature.
Benefits
Protection of Shiretoko natureHarmony with animalsTravel safety