Located in the scenic town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido's 'City of Light', Dayouta-jinja Shrine is a sacred Shinto site honoring the sun goddess Amaterasu. As one of the oldest shrines in Hokkaido, it showcases traditional Japanese architecture and serves as a cultural hub for locals and visitors alike.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 43.035548, 141.8918961
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the soft morning or evening light illuminates the sacred grounds.
Cultural notes
Dayouta-jinja Shrine is connected to the mythology of Amaterasu, the Shinto goddess of the sun. Locals celebrate the 'Shiroi Koibito' festival in February to honor the shrine's founding and the arrival of spring.