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Katta Shrine ( 刈田神社 ) is one of the main shrines of the city of Noboribetsu. It is located at 6 Chome-24-1 Chuocho in Noboribetsu City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Katta Shrine Katta Shrine details Nestled in the heart of Noboribetsu City, Katta Shrine stands as a testament to the rich history and spiritual beliefs of its residents. Dating back hundreds of years, this ancient shrine is considered to be the oldest in Hokkaido, safeguarding the lives, peace, and development of the local community. The deities enshrined within Katta Shrine are Hoshoku-kami , Nihon Takeru , and Omononushi-kami . Katta Shrine - Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture Though the exact founding date remains uncertain, Katta Shrine has been mentioned in Ezoshi illustrations from the Shogunate era, also known as Myoken Bosatsu, Benten-do, or Myoken Inari-sha. This hints at Katta Shrine 's existence during the period when Buddhism and Shintoism intermingled in Japan . 刈田神社 Katta Shrine 's main tori

10 Things to Do in Muroran City Muroran ( 室蘭市 ) is a scenic port city in the Iburi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Its name came from the Ainu word " Mo Ruerani ", which means "the bottom of a little slope". The little slope, in front of the former Senkai Temple in Sakimori-cho, is noted in connection with the name of Muroran. For those planning to visit the city to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Muroran City : Muroran City Manhole Cover 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Muroran . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is commonly seen around the town.  Muroran City Pokemon manhole cover 2. Take a picture of the Muroran Pokemon manhole cover . It is installed in the vicinity of the DENZAI Environmental Science Museum ( DENZAI環境科学館 ). It features Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, and Illumise. Muroran Hachimangu Shrine 3. Visit the Muroran Hachimangu Shrine ( 室蘭郡総鎮守 室蘭八幡宮 ). It’s the main shrine of Muroran City. You can pay you

Muroran Roadside Station formally called Mitara Muroran Roadside Station ( 道の駅 みたら室蘭 ) is one of the 128 roadside stations spread across Hokkaido. It is located at 4 Chome-16-15 Shukuzucho in Muroran City, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Muroran Roadside Station / Mitara Muroran Roadside Station  Muroran Roadside Station details The Shiratori Bridge Memorial Museum , now known as " Mitara Muroran ," was established to preserve the legacy of a remarkable construction project that spanned four decades from conception to completion. After transforming into a roadside station, this memorial hall has become a popular attraction for visitors, offering various amenities and facilities. Muroran Roadside Station - Muroran City, Hokkaido Prefecture Since it registered as a roadside station on April 17, 1998, the Muroran Roadside Station , also known as "Mitara Muroran" Roadside Station , has undergone significant improvements to enhance the visitor experience. Its facilities