Hokkaido Prefecture

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.