Shrines and Temples

Sapporo

How to Walk around Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo

How to Walk around Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo

July 12th, 2024

Hokkaido Jingu is one of the most famous sightseeing spot in Sapporo. Hokkaido Jingu, Hokkaido Shrine is located at the ...

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.

November 25th, 2019

Nishino Shrine, located in Sapporo, has become not only the most famous and popular shrine in the city but also ...

Hokkaido Jingu in winter

Hokkaido Jingu in winter

February 16th, 2016

Hokkaido Jingu has become more popular as a sightseeing spot than ever before, attracting many tourists and local visitors even ...

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

December 30th, 2014

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, Hokkaido Jingu, Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Subway timetable ...

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya

November 27th, 2014

For All Visitors, Please Read Before Visiting The Fushimi Inari Shrine Office recently issued a request asking visitors not to take ...

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya

November 26th, 2014

Sapporo Gokoku Shrine is located just south of the Sapporo Central Area, near Nakajima Park. The shrine is dedicated to the ...


Maruyama Hachijyu Hakkasho: Urban Virgin Forest in Sapporo

Maruyama Hachijyu Hakkasho: Urban Virgin Forest in Sapporo

June 15th, 2014

Maruyama Hachijyu-Hakkasho(円山八十八カ所) is a pilgrimage round like the celebrated 88 Buddhist temples in Shikoku. There are many Jizo(bodhisattvas) on the ...

Otaru

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru

January 16th, 2015

Ryugu Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, so be sure to visit. Additionally, there is a popular ...

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)

January 16th, 2015

Situated atop a small hill, Suitengu Shrine offers a panoramic view of Otaru city and its harbor. Unless it’s during ...

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

December 30th, 2014

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, Hokkaido Jingu, Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Subway timetable ...


Hakodate and around

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area

December 07th, 2014

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is located in the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Hakodate Motomachi area. The former temporary building was founded by ...

Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan(函館聖ヨハネ教会)

Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan(函館聖ヨハネ教会)

October 28th, 2014

Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan (函館聖ヨハネ教会) is located next to the Hakodate Orthodox Church (函館ハリストス教会) on Daisansaka slope. Founded in ...


Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

December 30th, 2014

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, Hokkaido Jingu, Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Subway timetable ...

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)

December 08th, 2014

Yamanoue Daijingu (山上大神宮) sits atop Saiwaizaka slope, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the west-south of Hakodate city. Near ...

Hakodate Gokoku Jinjya Shrine

Hakodate Gokoku Jinjya Shrine

November 10th, 2014

The Shrine was originally constructed in 1869 in order to worship soldiers died for Hakodate War. The existent building was ...


Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch(東本願寺函館別院)

Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch(東本願寺函館別院)

December 18th, 2014

Higashihonganji Temple Hakodate Branch (東本願寺函館別院) is located in the Motomachi area at the foot of Mt. Hakodate. If you look ...

Shomyoji Temple at the foot of Mt.Hakodate

Shomyoji Temple at the foot of Mt.Hakodate

December 07th, 2014

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 ...

Koryu-ji Temple in Hakodate(高龍寺)

Koryu-ji Temple in Hakodate(高龍寺)

October 28th, 2014

Koryu-ji Temple (高龍寺) is situated at the foot of Mt. Hakodate, near Hakodate Fishing Port on the northwest side of ...

Toya, Noboribetsu and around

Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu

Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu

May 01st, 2015

Yuzawa Jinja Shrine is situated near Daiichi Takimoto Onsen Hotel, just before the entrance to Jigokudani. According to legend, the shrine ...


Rumoi, Soya and around

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike

July 09th, 2015

About a 4-minute walk south of Kunimare Sake Brewery lies Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors will be amazed by the intricate and ...


Iburi, Hidaka and around

Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine and Ainu Culture in Biratori

Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine and Ainu Culture in Biratori

June 21st, 2024

Would you like to make a short detour on your way to Nibutani in Biratori along Route 237? As you enter ...


Southern Hokkaido

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices

August 18th, 2014

Ohta Jinjya Shrine is located in Setana, the south-west of Hokkaido Japan. It is said that the shrine was built ...


How to walk in Matsumae

How to walk in Matsumae

May 17th, 2015

Matsumae (松前) is one of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, historically ruled by the Matsumae clan (松前藩) before the Meiji ...