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Wassamu Shrine ( 和寒神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Wassamu. It is located at 326 Nishimachi in the town of Wassamu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Wassamu Shrine Wassamu Shrine details The town of Wassamu was established as a separate municipality from Kenbuchi Village in March 1919. After which, discussions of building a new shrine started but it was only in the 1930s when the shrine building itself was constructed in 1930 as a commemorative project to honor the enshrining of the sacred purpose of His Majesty the Emperor during his visit to the shrine in the fall of that year. On November 6th, a memorial service was held and an enshrinement ceremony took place, making it an important milestone for the shrine. Wassamu Shrine - Wassamu town, Hokkaido Prefecture In the following year, on July 25, 2013, Wassamu Shrine obtained permission for establishment as a village shrine. Subsequently, on December 1 of the same year, it was officially recognized as a village shrine. Later, on

10 Things to Do in Kembuchi Kembuchi , also called Kenbuchi ( 剣淵町 ), is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Kembuchi got its name from the Ainu kene ( pe ) petit or kenepeptu which either refers to the alder tree or the river’s mouth. For those planning to visit the town of Kembuchi to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Kembuchi : Kembuchi colored manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Kembuchi . So far, I have seen 2 unique colored manhole covers. Both are displayed inside the Kembuchi Picture Book Museum . Kembuchi Pokemon Manhole Cover 2. Take a picture of the Pokemon manhole cover of Kembuchi . So far, The Kembuchi manhole cover has been installed outside the Kembuchi Picture Book Museum . It features the Alolan Vulpix and Honedge inside a library reading a book. Kembuchi Shrine 3. Visit the  Kembuchi Shrine  ( 剣淵神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the town of Kenbuchi. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here

Kembuchi Roadside Station , formally called Picture Book Village Kembuchi Roadside Station ( 道の駅 絵本の里 けんぶち ) is one of the 128 roadside stations all over Hokkaido. It is located at 2420 Higashimachi in the town of Kembuchi in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Kembuchi Roadside Station Kembuchi Roadside Station details Kembuchi Roadside Station , registered as a roadside station on August 10, 2006, is a delightful destination that offers an array of attractions and facilities for visitors to enjoy. Step through the entrance and be greeted by the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread, tantalizing your senses from the start. This charming station is home to restaurants serving delectable dishes, a direct sales shop offering abundant agricultural products from Kembuchi, and a treasure trove of souvenirs, including local specialties. Kembuchi Roadside Station - Kembuchi town, Hokkaido Prefecture Families with children will find the corner filled with picture books and a wooden sandbox a pop