Hokkaidō Shrine

Yoshitsune Shrine

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義経神社

This shrine honors a historical hero, offering a museum and a glimpse into local history.

Yoshitsune Shrine — Zai零細系統保護協会 Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Dedicated to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a historical hero.
Designated a village shrine in February 1876.
Renamed Yoshitsune Shrine on October 10, 1941.

What to see

The current shrine building, constructed in 1961.
A Yoshitsune Museum is attached to the grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

北海道沙流郡平取町本町119番地1 Open in Google Maps

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