Temples/shrines
Hokkaido Jingu, Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo
Hokkaido Jingu is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Sapporo. Located at the west end of downtown Sapporo, called "Maruyama(円山)". About H…Read More
Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.
Nishino Jinja, the shrine which has become the most famous and popular one not only in Sapporo but also in Japan. Why it's famous? Most of local res…Read More
Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru
Shichi-Go-San, Japanese traditional celebration for children, especially 3, 5 and 7 years old. It derives from Edo period in November 15 , Tenwa 1st y…Read More
Hokkaido Jingu in winter
Hokkaido Jingu is familiar for sightseeing spot than ever. There are many tourists and local visitors even if in winter. From new year's day, it has …Read More
Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine
Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine derives from Minamoto no Yoshitsune(源義経), who was the younger brother of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun of Kamakura e…Read More
How to walk in Mashike town, story1
Mashike is a small town but one of the most flourished and historical place in northern-Hokkaido. Maruichi Honmake, Kunimare Sake Brewery, Mashike It…Read More
Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
It is said that the shrine was founded by Matsumae clan in 1704 - 1711. This is one of the oldest shrine in Hokkaido. It has beautiful and excellent …Read More
How to walk in Matsumae
Matsumae(松前) is one of the oldest town in Hokkaido. The Matsumae family(松前藩) had ruled before the Meiji era. When you reach to Matsumae, you may go t…Read More
Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine（湯澤神社）
Yuzawa Jinjya/Shrine is located near Daiichi Takimoto Onsen Hotel, just before the entrance of Jigokudani. It is said that the shrine was built by Ki…Read More
Otaru Church（小樽聖公会）
Otaru Church is located in Touncho, Otaru. It is very near to Suitengu Shrine(水天宮). The church was founded in 1895 and the present building was constr…Read More
Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine（琴似神社）
Kotoni Jinjya/shrine(琴似神社) is located in Kotoni area, west of Sapporo. The shrine was established by the gift from Watari Date, one of the feudal lord…Read More
Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru（龍宮神社）
Ryugu Jinjya is located in Inaho west of Otaru station, which takes 10 minutes walking. It was originally built in 1869 by Buyo Enomoto for keeping pe…Read More
Suitengu Shrine, Otaru（水天宮）
Suitengu was originally built in 1859. The present building was built in 1919, which is connected with three buildings called 'Honden=main building', …Read More
Sumiyoshi Jinjya Shrine, Otaru（住吉神社）
Sumiyoshi Jinjya is the largest shrine in Otaru city. Many visitors go to the shrine for a new year. Sumiyoshi Jinjya shrine office is a historical bu…Read More
Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Googlemaps => https://goo.gl/maps/k8XLI Near subway station: Maruyama Zoo on Tozai line see this article, …Read More
Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch（東本願寺函館別院）
Higashihonganji-Temple Hakodate Branch(東本願寺函館別院) is located in Motomachi area, the foot of Mt.Hakodate. When you go to Hakodate Orthodox Church and lo…Read More
Yamanoue Daijingu（山上大神宮）
Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮) is located at the top of Saiwaizaka slope, the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Funamicho in the west-south of Hakodate city. The shrine…Read More
Shomyoji Temple（称名寺）
Shomyoji(称名寺) is located in Funami-cho, the south-west of Hakodate. Near Koryuji and the former Russian Consulate. Shomyoji is the 2nd oldest temple …Read More
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area（函館元町カトリック教会）
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is located in the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Hakodate Motomachi area. The former temporary building was founded by French F…Read More
Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya（札幌伏見稲荷神社）
revised on 5th February 2020 Table of Contents For All Visitors, Please Read Before Visiting Access Office Open About Sapporo Fushimi Inar…Read More
