Kotoni Shrine
琴似神社
A historic Sapporo shrine founded by pioneer soldiers featuring a preserved 19th-century settler house and unique cultural monuments.
What it is
- Founded in 1875 as Takehaya Shrine to serve local pioneer soldiers.
- Renamed to Kotoni Shrine in 1897 and moved to its current site in 1915.
- Enshrines the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami and the warrior Date Shigezane.
- Holds the historical rank of a district shrine within the Hokkaido region.
What to see
- A former Tondenhei settler house designated as a tangible cultural property.
- A loyal soul monument erected on the grounds in 1911.
- Traditional charms available for purchase focusing on fertility and safe childbirth.
When to go
- Visit on New Year's Day to be greeted by a white Samoyed dog.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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