Erimo Shrine

📍 Hokkaido, Erimo · Erimo, Erimo-cho, Hokusui-gun, Hokkaido

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Standing majestically at Erimo Cape where land and sea converge, this shrine has long protected the fishing community's relationship with the ocean. The iconic red torii gates withstand the ocean's powerful waves, symbolizing enduring faith across generations. Fishermen continue their time-honored prayers for safety and abundance, their devotion inseparable from the cape's dramatic natural beauty and the divine protection it embodies.

Benefits

Navigation safetyMaritime protectionBountiful catches

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