Ubagami Daijingū

Ubagami Daijingū (姥神大神宮)
Ubagami Daijingū
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
LocationEsashi, Hokkaidō, Japan.
Ubagami Daijingū is located in Japan
Ubagami Daijingū
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates41°51′59.2″N 140°7′30.1″E / 41.866444°N 140.125028°E / 41.866444; 140.125028
Glossary of Shinto

Ubagami Daijingū (姥神大神宮) is a Shinto shrine in Esashi, Hokkaidō, Japan. Its foundation date is uncertain but its existence is documented from the Edo period.[1] It is considered the oldest Shinto Shrine in Hokkaido.[2] The Ubagami Daijingū Togyosai, when floats decked out with lanterns are paraded through the town, is celebrated in August.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ubagami Daijingū". Hokkaidō Jinja-chō. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Ubagamidaijingu Shrine". Portal site for Tourist information of Hokkaido Esashi Town. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Ubagami Daijingū". Esashi Town. Archived from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.

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