It is a wooden statue consisting of two bodies, “Myokame and Hosame,” dedicated by the fishing ground owner in 1825. It represents a unique form of worship in Hokkaido, where the beliefs of sturgeon and Wajin, which appear to be the traditions of the Ainu people, are mixed.
Shark from Ishikari Benten Shrine
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Shark from Ishikari Benten Shrine
Location | 18,Bentencho,Ishikari City |
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Cultural Goods Specified Category | Road designated folk cultural property |
Designated year day | 2007/3/20 |
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