Dragon Shinto shrine
Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
From Otaru Station, walk for about 5 minutes toward Yoichi, pass through the torii gate, and climb the hill to reach Dragon Shinto shrine. Dragon Shinto shrine was built by Enomoto Takeaki, a Hokkaido Development Commissioner.
He served the Tokugawa Shogunate and fought alongside Hijikata Toshizo in the Hakodate War at the end of the Edo period. After the defeat, he was imprisoned for a time as the ringleader of the Hakodate War, but the Meiji government bought his talent and appointed him to the Hokkaido Development Office.
In his efforts to pioneer Hokkaido, he envisioned a place where his fellow citizens, who were struggling to make ends meet, could play an active role and make Hokkaido the center of trade and diplomacy in Japan.
He turned his attention to Otaru, which had a wonderful harbor.
In 1869, he acquired a large plot of land in Inaho-cho, where the Dragon Shinto shrine is now located, from the national government and set about developing the area.
In 1876, he built Dragon Shinto shrine on a hill overlooking the sea to provide a spiritual center for the people who had moved here from elsewhere.
Located on a hill overlooking the sea, the shrine welcomes visitors with a sacred tin cane tree.
The shrine pavilion is decorated with a calligraphy handwritten by Takeaki Enomoto that was dedicated to the shrine.
The shrine enshrines seven deities and was formerly a township shrine.
The shrine was formerly known as a township shrine, and currently has more than 4,000 households as Ujiko.
Since Taro Aso assumed the position of prime minister after visiting the shrine, the shrine is said to be blessed with good luck and success in life.
Facility Name
Dragon Shinto shrine
Address
〒047-0032 3-22-11 Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-22-4268
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
From Otaru Station, walk for about 5 minutes toward Yoichi, pass through the torii gate, and climb the hill to reach Dragon Shinto shrine. Dragon Shinto shrine was built by Enomoto Takeaki, a Hokkaido Development Commissioner.
He served the Tokugawa Shogunate and fought alongside Hijikata Toshizo in the Hakodate War at the end of the Edo period. After the defeat, he was imprisoned for a time as the ringleader of the Hakodate War, but the Meiji government bought his talent and appointed him to the Hokkaido Development Office.
In his efforts to pioneer Hokkaido, he envisioned a place where his fellow citizens, who were struggling to make ends meet, could play an active role and make Hokkaido the center of trade and diplomacy in Japan.
He turned his attention to Otaru, which had a wonderful harbor.
In 1869, he acquired a large plot of land in Inaho-cho, where the Dragon Shinto shrine is now located, from the national government and set about developing the area.
In 1876, he built Dragon Shinto shrine on a hill overlooking the sea to provide a spiritual center for the people who had moved here from elsewhere.
Located on a hill overlooking the sea, the shrine welcomes visitors with a sacred tin cane tree.
The shrine pavilion is decorated with a calligraphy handwritten by Takeaki Enomoto that was dedicated to the shrine.
The shrine enshrines seven deities and was formerly a township shrine.
The shrine was formerly known as a township shrine, and currently has more than 4,000 households as Ujiko.
Since Taro Aso assumed the position of prime minister after visiting the shrine, the shrine is said to be blessed with good luck and success in life.
Facility Name
Dragon Shinto shrine
Address
〒047-0032 3-22-11 Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-22-4268
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
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Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
