The Backpack Adventures

Chitose Shrine ( 千歳神社 ) is the main shrine of the city of Chitose. It is located at 1 Shincho, in Chitose City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Chitose Shrine Chitose Shrine details Chitose Shrine , formerly known as Benzaiten-kosha Shrine Higashiiji , holds a significant place in the history and culture of Shikotsu, Hokkaido. Its origins can be traced back to 1658 when it was initially established and the deity Benzaiten was enshrined. Over the years, the shrine has undergone several changes and renovations, evolving into the magnificent structure we see today. Chitose Shrine - Chitose City, Hokkaido Prefecture In the early 19th century, Jidayu Takahashi , an official at the Yufutsu Station, played a vital role in shaping the shrine's identity. Takahashi had explored the southern part of Sakhalin and was highly regarded for his achievements. In 1803, he decided to enshrine the Shikotsu Inari Daimyojin , a guardian deity from Fushimi, Kyoto, to protect the Shikotsu area. This act