📜 One of the five major sacred sites of southern Hokkaido, dedicated to Sarutahiko Ōkami.
🔍 Reaching this shrine involves climbing a vertical cliff.

Why Go

🌊 Dramatic and difficult journey
⛩️ Oldest Shinto shrine in Hokkaido
🙏 Sailors prayed for safe passage
⛰️ Overlooks mountains and ocean

Why Avoid

⚠️ Requires prior rock climbing experience
🧗 Steep climb with chains, fall can be fatal
🐍 Vipers, bears, and insects are common dangers

Tips

🧗 Do not underestimate the Kitajinbo Cliff.
⬇️ Climbing up means you commit to climbing down too.