Muroran Hachimangu Shrine
室蘭八幡宮
Muroran Hachimangu Shrine is a historic site with a unique Whale God Dance.
What it is
- A shrine in Muroran, Hokkaido, also known as Kujira Hachiman.
- Founded in 1869, moved to its current location in 1875.
- Promoted to Prefectural Shrine in 1924.
- Named Muroran Hachimangu in 1952.
What to see
- The main shrine building, completed in 1938.
- Muroran Kagura, a designated folk cultural property.
- The rare Whale God Dance, part of Muroran Kagura.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
北海道室蘭市海岸町2丁目9-3 Open in Google Maps
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