Ryuguen Valley Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the picturesque Ryuguen Valley, near Lake Toya in Hokkaido's Kushiro City. The shrine is dedicated to the kami of the valley and its surrounding mountains, revered for their protection and blessings of agriculture and natural abundance.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 41.5792553, 140.4178324
Visitor tip
To appreciate the shrine's scenic beauty, visit early morning or late afternoon when the sun casts a warm glow over the valley.
Cultural notes
According to local legend, Ryuguen Valley Shrine is associated with the Tachibana-nyōji, a mythological figure revered as the patron deity of the valley. The shrine also hosts an annual autumn festival, where visitors can enjoy traditional performances and try local specialties like crab dishes.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1785 during the Edo period, following a devastating typhoon that destroyed the original shrine.