Shimaenaga, the Snow Fairy, Plays at Obihiro Shrine

Hokkaido
Sightseeing

2021/12/07

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Obihiro Shrine, located 6 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, is widely worshipped as a god of national security (management) and pioneering (development), with its three deities, Okunitama no Kami, Onamuchi no Kami, and Sunahikona no Kami, referred to as the three gods of pioneering. The shrine's vast grounds are home to many wild birds and Ezo squirrels, and visitors can enjoy the seasonal atmosphere of the shrine.

Striped Enaga" and "Ezo Squirrel" playing in the precincts of the shrine

Striped Egret
Photo courtesy of Obihiro Shrine

Ezo squirrel
Photo courtesy of Obihiro Shrine

Have you ever heard of the "Shimaenaga," nicknamed the snow fairy? If you are lucky, you may be able to see them. The secret to finding the "Striped Egret" is to look for it by listening to its calls such as "cheech," "tsuriri," and "juriri," etc. Why not search for it patiently after visiting the shrine?

Even if you can't find a "shimaega," don't miss the cute shimaega-mikuji (fortune), ema (votive picture tablet), and red seal book, all of which are original to Obihiro Shrine. In addition, the local omikuji "Ezomikuji" is distributed at several shrines in Hokkaido, and at Obihiro Shrine, you can draw a "Salmon omikuji". Please visit when you come to Obihiro.

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6 minutes drive (24 minutes walk) from Obihiro Station

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Shimaenaga, the Snow Fairy, Plays at Obihiro Shrine

Striped Enaga" and "Ezo Squirrel" playing in the precincts of the shrine

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