Horonaiji Jinja

Horonaiji Jinja, located in the Horonaiji district of Mikasa, is deeply connected to the history of coal mining. Horonaiji was a pioneering site of Hokkaido coal mining development, where many coal miners and their families lived. For those engaged in the perilous work of coal mining, the shrine was an important place to pray for safety. Continuously witnessing the rise and fall of the coal industry, it remains treasured as a spiritual cornerstone for local people. As a precious shrine bearing witness to the region's mining history, it serves as a cultural heritage of this area.