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Takikawa Shrine - Hokkaido

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Takikawa Shrine ( 滝川神社 ) is the main shrine of Takikawa City. It is located at 1 Chome-1-12 Ichinosakachohigashi, Takikawa City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Takikawa Shrine Takikawa Shrine information In July 1890, a group of 440 Tondenhei, or military settlers, embarked on a journey and established a sacred place known as the Shinrei Yohaisho on the picturesque Ninosaka Hill. This humble beginning marked the early stages of what would later evolve into the revered Takigawa Shrine . Takikawa Shrine - Takikawa City, Hokkaido Prefecture Just three years later, in August 1893, the shrine underwent significant development as the main shrine structure was erected atop Ninosaka Hill, officially becoming known as  Takigawa Shrine . This new location provided a serene and elevated setting for worship and reverence. However, in February 1903, the decision was made to relocate Takigawa Shrine to its present site in Ichinozakachohigashi, ensuring its continued growth and accessibility. Takika

10 Things to Do in Shintotsukawa

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10 Things to Do in Shintotsukawa Shintotsukawa ( 新十津川町 ) is a town in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The town got its name after many of the victims of the Great Totsukawa Flood in Totsukawa Village in Nara Prefecture moved and settled in the Tokku wilderness in Hokkaido. They named their settlement Shintotsukawa which means “ New Totsukawa ” after the name of their old village. For those planning to visit the town of Shintotsukawa to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Shintotsukawa : Shintotsukawa manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the  manhole cover of Shintotsukawa . So far, I have seen one unique manhole cover which is common in the central part of town. The colored version of it is displayed inside the Shintotsukawa Town Hall. Shintotsukawa Product Center 2. Visit the  Shintotsukawa Product Center  and buy products that are produced or made in the town. You can also get the town stamps here. This place isn’t hard to miss as its façade is

Shintotsukawa Local History Museum - Hokkaido

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The Shintotsukawa Local History Museum ( 新十津川町開拓記念館 ) is a museum located at 1-1 Central in the town of Shintotsukawa in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . It was built to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the town. Shintotsukawa Local History Museum Shintotsukawa Local History Museum Details The Shintotsukawa Local History Museum is also called the Shintotsukawa Town Pioneer Memorial Hall . It was built in 1980 to preserve the history of the town’s early pioneers who migrated to Hokkaido in the mid-19th century. Shintotsukawa Local History Museum - Shintotsukawa town, Hokkaido Prefecture Shintotsukawa Town ( 新十津川町 ) has a unique history as it was founded by a group of pioneers who left the island of Honshu in search of a better life. These pioneers faced many challenges as they settled in the harsh environment of Hokkaido. They had to clear forests, build homes and farms, and create a community from scratch. Despite these difficulties, they persevered and established a th

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