Nakagoya Jinja
📍 Hokkaido, Ishikari Gun Tobetsu Town Nakagoya · Ishikari Gun Tobetsu Town Nakagoya
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
Nakagoya Jinja is enshrined in Tobetsu Town, Ishikari. It is said to have been founded by settlers who migrated during the Hokkaido development era, praying for memories of their homeland and safety in their new land. It has a history of walking together with the place name Nakagoya. In Tobetsu, where agriculture thrives, it has been cherished as a place where people pray for abundant harvests and regional peace. This shrine, infused with the hardships and hopes of pioneers, continues to watch over regional unity and development.
Benefits
abundant harvestsagricultural protectionregional peacefamily safetygood fortuneevil spirit removal
