How to Walk around Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo
2024.07.12
Temples/shrines

How to Walk around Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo

Hokkaido Jingu is one of the most renowned sightseeing spots in Sapporo. Situated in Maruyama, at the western end of downtown Sapporo, this shrine is

Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine and Ainu Culture in Biratori
2024.06.21
Temples/shrines

Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine and Ainu Culture in Biratori

Would you like to make a short detour on your way to Nibutani in Biratori along Route 237? As you enter the town of Biratori and pass Biratori City

How to see Adorable Ezo Squirrels Reside at Urausu Shrine
2024.05.02
Wild Nature

How to see Adorable Ezo Squirrels Reside at Urausu Shrine

Several Ezo squirrels have made their home within the grounds of Urausu Shrine. They are at their most dazzling from late April to early May, when the

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.
2019.11.25
Temples/shrines

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

Nishino Shrine, located in Sapporo, has become not only the most famous and popular shrine in the city but also throughout Japan. What makes it fam

Hokkaido Jingu in winter
2016.02.16
Temples/shrines

Hokkaido Jingu in winter

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

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
2015.07.09
Temples/shrines

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike

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

Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu
2015.05.01
Temples/shrines

Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu

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

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)
2015.01.28
Temples/shrines

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)

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

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru
2015.01.16
Temples/shrines

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru

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

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)
2015.01.16
Temples/shrines

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)

Situated atop a small hill, Suitengu Shrine offers a panoramic view of Otaru city and its harbor. Unless it's during the shrine's festival, it's unlik

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
2014.12.30
Temples/shrines

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,

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)
2014.12.08
Temples/shrines

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)

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 the former Russian Consulat

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya
2014.11.27
Temples/shrines

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya

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

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya
2014.11.26
Temples/shrines

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya

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

Hakodate Gokoku Jinjya Shrine
2014.11.10
Temples/shrines

Hakodate Gokoku Jinjya Shrine

The Shrine was originally constructed in 1869 in order to worship soldiers died for Hakodate War. The existent building was built in 1942. There ar

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices
2014.08.18
Temples/shrines

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices

Ohta Jinjya Shrine is located in Setana, southwest Hokkaido and is believed to have been constructed between 1441 and 1443, making it the oldest shrin