Urakawa Shrine

📍 Hokkaido, Urakawa · 29, Odori 2-chome, Urakawa-cho, Urakawa-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 as a guardian of Urakawa town, this venerable shrine has recorded the intertwined history of the sea and its people. Generations of fishermen have gathered to pray for abundant catches and safe returns, their devotion unshakable. The shrine remains central to community identity, perpetually channeling divine blessings toward prosperity and protection, its steadfast presence affirming the eternal bond between humanity and the sacred ocean.

Benefits

Maritime safetyFishing prosperityBusiness success

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