Katta Shrine

Spend a good 10-15 minutes or so here

Since there are many shrines throughout Hokkaido (not to mention Japan).. this might come out as "another shrine" in Noboribetsu area. Walking up the stairs is required to reach this quiet shrine... a...

courts and columns.

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It is the location of the shrine. And there is a large gray pillar, you can walk in and see and respect the inside of it.

"Town guard in the city of Noboribetsu"

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I stood near Horobetsu station. As it was listed as "Noboribetsu City Soshinju", it was a large shrine in the city and had a large precinct. The detailed history written in the precincts stated that it was a historic shrine. There was also an explanation board entitled "Itinerary from Shikoku to Hokkaido", indicating that many pioneers, including Kagawa Prefecture, had crossed.

The oldest shrine in Hokkaido

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The origin is from the end of the Heian period, and cutting "Kattajinja" rice fields is a historical name. It's a guardian shrine in the Iburi region, so it should be a beautiful shrine.

It was a very nice shrine.

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I stopped by this shrine when I was visiting Noboribetsu. It was within walking distance from Horobetsu station, and when I passed through the magnificent torii gate, there was a magnificent hall of worship. There was also a last shrine in the precincts.