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Tarumaezan Shrine ( 苫小牧総鎮守 樽前山神社 ) is the main shrine of the city of Tomakomai. It is also currently ranked as a prefectural shrine. Tarumaezan Shrine is located at 6-49 Takaoka, Tomakomai City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan .  Tarumaezan Shrine Tarumaezan Shrine details Mt. Tarumae in Japan has long been regarded as a sacred mountain by ancient people. This belief led to the construction of a shrine at the mountain's foot for worship purposes.  Tarumaezan Shrine - Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Prefecture In the 8th year of the Meiji era, Emperor Meiji ordered the enshrinement of three deities in the small shrine - Oyamatsumi-kami , Kugunochi-kami , and Kanoya-Nohime-kami . However, as time passed, these deities were relocated from the foot of the mountain to the center of the town, where a bigger shrine was constructed. This new shrine became the guardian shrine of the town. Tarumaezan Shrine torii gate 苫小牧総鎮守 樽前山神社 Tarumaezan Shrine 's chozuya Tarumaezan Shrine 's second

Day 342: October 9, 2022 Sunday – 10.8-10 Family Road Trip D2 Our view from Room 818 of Dormy Inn Tomakomai Breakfast time! Itadakemasu! 🙏 Bye for now, Dormy Inn Tomakomai Tomakomai City manhole cover It's a beautiful Sunday! Today marked the second day of our multi-day road trip adventure.  Our journey unfolded with a delightful breakfast at  Dormy Inn Tomakomai , setting the perfect tone for the day. Tarumaezan Shrine torii gate  Tarumaezan Shrine The initial leg of our expedition led us to the heart of  Tomakomai City  ( 苫小牧市 ), where our first stop, the  Tarumaezan Shrine , awaited. In its serene surroundings, we offered prayers and paid our respects, embracing the spiritual essence of the place.  Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park Midorigaoka Park Observation Deck The view from Midorigaoka Park Observation Deck Following this soulful beginning, we embarked on a short drive to Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park , where my daughter gleefully played in the playground while we eagerly awaited