This Shinto shrine in Hokkaido is dedicated to the kami of the same name, a local deity believed to watch over the area's forests and wildlife. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a thatched roof and shōrin-kyō garden. Visitors can experience the tranquility of nature at this peaceful shrine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Danbō
- Kami enshrined
- Danbō
- Coordinates
- 43.2183839, 141.5205155
Visitor tip
For a unique visitor experience, bring a gift of sake or fruit to offer to the kami, and take a moment to appreciate the surrounding forest and wildlife.
Cultural notes
According to local legend, Danbōtani Shrine is one of the few shrines in Japan where visitors can make a wish at the 'Tree of Wishes', a unique stone lantern covered in moss and lichen. The shrine's connection to the natural world is also reflected in its annual autumn leaf festival.
Historical note
The shrine was built in the early Edo period (1603-1868), during the reign of Tokugawa Iemasa.