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Hokkaido Prefecture

0 temples · 7 shrines

In Hokkaido Prefecture, start with sacred sites such as Hokkaido Jingu, Iyahiko Jinja, and Hakodate Hachimangu, with 5 highlighted cities and wards to start from. Use the listings below to compare temple and shrine clusters, check goshuin details, and plan visits by area.

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A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.

1
Hokkaido Jingu
Location: Chuo, Hokkaido
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Hokkaido's most important Shinto shrine, established in 1869 to enshrine the guardian deities of the island. Set in a beautiful forested park in Sapporo, it's a popular spot for traditional ceremonies, festivals, and cherry blossom viewing.
Address: 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, JapanWebsite
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Iyahiko Jinja
Location: Chuo, Hokkaido
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Iyahiko Jinja stands at the edge of Nakajima Park in Sapporo. Settlers from Niigata founded it in 1912 with a spirit divided from Yahiko Jinja in their home province, enshrining AmenoKaguyama, and in 1970 it received Sugawara no Michizane from Dazaifu...
Why you should go
Horohira-bashi on the Namboku subway line is about two minutes away, and Nakajima-koen station about five; the shrine is at the park's south-west edge.
Address: 1-8 Nakajima Koen, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931, Japan
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Hakodate Hachimangu
Location: Hakodate, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
A historic Shinto shrine in Hakodate dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and archery. Located in the Yachigashiracho district, this shrine serves as an important spiritual center for the local community and attracts visitors seeking blessings and...
Address: 2-5 Yachigashirachō, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0046, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 138-22-3636
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Abashiri Jinga
Location: Abashiri, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Abashiri Jinga is a Shinto shrine in Abashiri, Hokkaido, known officially as Abashirijinja. It sits near Katsuramachi and serves as a local guardian shrine, with a long history and a prominent place in the community.
Why you should go
Visit on August 15th for the annual festival (例祭日), when the shrine comes alive with traditional celebrations and you can experience the community's deep connection to the three goddesses worshipped here.
Take the JR Kushiro Line to Katsuramachi Station and walk just 3 minutes to reach the shrine, making it easily accessible without a car.
Look for the red lacquer roof and traditional architectural details that date back to the Taisho period renovation, and take time to observe the shrine's historical plaques and sacred objects on display.
Address: 2-chome-1-1 Katsuramachi, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0041, Japan
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Otaru Tenguyama Jinja
Location: Otaru, Hokkaido
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
A Shinto shrine on Mt. Tengu in Otaru, Hokkaido, near the ropeway summit. It is a small mountaintop shrine linked to Sarutahiko worship and a scenic stop for visitors enjoying panoramic views over Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay.
Why you should go
Locate and rub the nose of the Tengu statue (called 'Hanade Tengu-san') near the shrine, as this is a popular wish-granting ritual specific to this location.
Arrive at the shrine via the ropeway early in the morning or on weekdays to experience the mountaintop shrine in relative solitude, as most visitors come for the daytime views and night scenery rather than the spiritual site itself.
Take photos of the illuminated torii gates and shrine approach at night, as the lighting creates a notably different and more atmospheric scene than daytime visits.
Address: 2 Chome Tenguyama, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0012, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 134-33-7381
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Kamikawa Jinja
Location: Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Kamikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, established in 1883. Dedicated to deities including Amaterasu and Ōkuninushi, it is a Beppyolisted shrine. Its annual festival is held on July 21, drawing visitors to its scenic Kaguraoka Park setting.
Why you should go
Founded in 1883, Kamikawa Shrine is one of Hokkaido's oldest Shinto shrines, established during the early pioneer era when Asahikawa was still a frontier settlement being carved out of wilderness.
Kamikawa Jinja was established in 1883 in Asahikawa, making it a Meiji-era shrine in Hokkaido.
The shrine honors an unusually diverse pantheon of nine deities, from sun goddess Amaterasu to Emperor Ōjin, reflecting the spiritual needs of Hokkaido's diverse pioneer community.
Address: 2-1 Kaguraokakōen, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8327, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 166-65-3151
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Sapporo Gokoku Jinja
Location: Chuo, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 07:00
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
A Shinto shrine in Sapporo dedicated to the war dead of Hokkaido. Established to honor those who died in service to Japan, it serves as a place of remembrance and prayer. The shrine is located in Maruyama Park area and is known for its peaceful atmosphere.
Why you should go
If you're getting a prayer blessing (gokitō) or purchasing a goshuin stamp, you can receive 30 minutes of free parking, but note that parking fees can be unusually high during peak seasons like Shichi-Go-San (November).
All goshuin stamps are provided as pre-written sheets only (kakioki style) rather than written directly in your book, and there are multiple seasonal and decorative options available including embroidered versions.
If you're having a prayer ceremony performed, you can bring your own photographer into the ritual space to capture the moment, as the shrine allows one-on-one prayer sessions for each family group rather than group ceremonies.
Address: 5-chōme-1-3 Minami 15 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0915, JapanWebsite
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Hokkaido Prefecture throughout the year

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Hokkaido Prefecture

0 temples · 7 shrines

Events in Hokkaido Prefecture

Cities & Wards

Chuo

3 places

Abashiri

1 place

Asahikawa

1 place

Hakodate

1 place

Otaru

1 place

Top places to visit in Hokkaido Prefecture

All places in Hokkaido Prefecture

A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.

1
Hokkaido Jingu
Location: Chuo, Hokkaido
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Hokkaido's most important Shinto shrine, established in 1869 to enshrine the guardian deities of the island. Set in a beautiful forested park in Sapporo, it's a popular spot for traditional ceremonies, festivals, and cherry blossom viewing.
Address: 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, JapanWebsite
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Shrine
2
Iyahiko Jinja
Location: Chuo, Hokkaido
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Iyahiko Jinja stands at the edge of Nakajima Park in Sapporo. Settlers from Niigata founded it in 1912 with a spirit divided from Yahiko Jinja in their home province, enshrining AmenoKaguyama, and in 1970 it received Sugawara no Michizane from Dazaifu...
Why you should go
Horohira-bashi on the Namboku subway line is about two minutes away, and Nakajima-koen station about five; the shrine is at the park's south-west edge.
Address: 1-8 Nakajima Koen, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931, Japan
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3
Hakodate Hachimangu
Location: Hakodate, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
A historic Shinto shrine in Hakodate dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and archery. Located in the Yachigashiracho district, this shrine serves as an important spiritual center for the local community and attracts visitors seeking blessings and...
Address: 2-5 Yachigashirachō, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0046, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 138-22-3636
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4
Abashiri Jinga
Location: Abashiri, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Abashiri Jinga is a Shinto shrine in Abashiri, Hokkaido, known officially as Abashirijinja. It sits near Katsuramachi and serves as a local guardian shrine, with a long history and a prominent place in the community.
Why you should go
Visit on August 15th for the annual festival (例祭日), when the shrine comes alive with traditional celebrations and you can experience the community's deep connection to the three goddesses worshipped here.
Take the JR Kushiro Line to Katsuramachi Station and walk just 3 minutes to reach the shrine, making it easily accessible without a car.
Look for the red lacquer roof and traditional architectural details that date back to the Taisho period renovation, and take time to observe the shrine's historical plaques and sacred objects on display.
Address: 2-chome-1-1 Katsuramachi, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0041, Japan
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5
Otaru Tenguyama Jinja
Location: Otaru, Hokkaido
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
A Shinto shrine on Mt. Tengu in Otaru, Hokkaido, near the ropeway summit. It is a small mountaintop shrine linked to Sarutahiko worship and a scenic stop for visitors enjoying panoramic views over Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay.
Why you should go
Locate and rub the nose of the Tengu statue (called 'Hanade Tengu-san') near the shrine, as this is a popular wish-granting ritual specific to this location.
Arrive at the shrine via the ropeway early in the morning or on weekdays to experience the mountaintop shrine in relative solitude, as most visitors come for the daytime views and night scenery rather than the spiritual site itself.
Take photos of the illuminated torii gates and shrine approach at night, as the lighting creates a notably different and more atmospheric scene than daytime visits.
Address: 2 Chome Tenguyama, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0012, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 134-33-7381
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6
Kamikawa Jinja
Location: Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Kamikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, established in 1883. Dedicated to deities including Amaterasu and Ōkuninushi, it is a Beppyolisted shrine. Its annual festival is held on July 21, drawing visitors to its scenic Kaguraoka Park setting.
Why you should go
Founded in 1883, Kamikawa Shrine is one of Hokkaido's oldest Shinto shrines, established during the early pioneer era when Asahikawa was still a frontier settlement being carved out of wilderness.
Kamikawa Jinja was established in 1883 in Asahikawa, making it a Meiji-era shrine in Hokkaido.
The shrine honors an unusually diverse pantheon of nine deities, from sun goddess Amaterasu to Emperor Ōjin, reflecting the spiritual needs of Hokkaido's diverse pioneer community.
Address: 2-1 Kaguraokakōen, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8327, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 166-65-3151
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7
Sapporo Gokoku Jinja
Location: Chuo, Hokkaido
Opens at: Opens 07:00
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
A Shinto shrine in Sapporo dedicated to the war dead of Hokkaido. Established to honor those who died in service to Japan, it serves as a place of remembrance and prayer. The shrine is located in Maruyama Park area and is known for its peaceful atmosphere.
Why you should go
If you're getting a prayer blessing (gokitō) or purchasing a goshuin stamp, you can receive 30 minutes of free parking, but note that parking fees can be unusually high during peak seasons like Shichi-Go-San (November).
All goshuin stamps are provided as pre-written sheets only (kakioki style) rather than written directly in your book, and there are multiple seasonal and decorative options available including embroidered versions.
If you're having a prayer ceremony performed, you can bring your own photographer into the ritual space to capture the moment, as the shrine allows one-on-one prayer sessions for each family group rather than group ceremonies.
Address: 5-chōme-1-3 Minami 15 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0915, JapanWebsite
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