Kotoni Shrine (琴似神社) is located in the Kotoni area west of Sapporo. Established in 1870 with a gift from Watari Date, a feudal lord of Sendai-han, the shrine was initially named Takehaya Shrine in 1875 before being renamed Kotoni Shrine in 1897. It has been a cherished local landmark for over 140 years.
While not large in size, Kotoni Shrine is known for its serene beauty. A visit to Kotoni should include a stop here. The shrine is conveniently located about 6-10 minutes from JR Sapporo Station by train and 15 minutes from Odori Station by subway. Kotoni serves as one of Sapporo’s subcenters, offering a variety of amenities including shops, supermarkets, karaoke bars, manga stores, 100-yen shops, and drugstores like Tsuruha.
Access
- Take a Tozai line to Kotoni and 5 minutes walk.
- Take a JR train to Kotoni and 15 minutes walk.
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