Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant agriculture
Kanpei Taisha
Ichinomiya (Ezo (modern designation))
Hokkaido Shrine
Hokkaido Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
500 JPY
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
Open daily, hours vary by season (approx. 6:00-17:00)
Vue d'ensemble
Hokkaido Shrine is the spiritual heart of Japan's northern frontier. Created in the early Meiji era to bless the ambitious colonization of Hokkaido, it enshrines three kami charged with protecting pioneers and developing new land, alongside the spirit of Emperor Meiji himself. The shrine sits within a 180,000-square-meter forested park in central Sapporo, offering a tranquil contrast to the surrounding city. The evergreen forest of Maruyama Park provides a distinctly northern atmosphere unlike most shrines on Honshu. As the de facto ichinomiya of Hokkaido, it serves as the island's most important Shinto institution and draws enormous crowds during New Year's hatsumode, ranking among the most visited shrines in Japan during the holiday period.
Histoire
Fondation
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Atteste par les sources
1869 Source: Imperial edict of Emperor Meiji
1869📄Atteste par les sources
Three pioneer kami enshrined by imperial order in Tokyo
1871📄Atteste par les sources
Shrine relocated to present site in Maruyama
1964📄Atteste par les sources
Spirit of Emperor Meiji enshrined; renamed from Sapporo Jinja to Hokkaido Jingu
Divinites venerees
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primary Deity
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primary Deity
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primary Deity
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primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Indépendant head
A savoir
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The shrine's torii gate faces northeast rather than the typical south, symbolizing the defense of the northern frontier against potential threats from Russia during the Meiji era.
Source: tradition
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The original three kami were transported from Tokyo to Hokkaido by ship, then carried overland to Sapporo by colonization officials.
Source: documented
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Hokkaido Shrine is one of the few major shrines built entirely in the modern era, with no ancient predecessor on the site.
Source: documented
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
43.0555, 141.3079
Physical Address
474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Province historique
Ezo
Acces
Maruyama-Koen Station (Tozai Line)
15 min walk
Horaires
Open daily, hours vary by season (approx. 6:00-17:00)
Meilleure saison
springwinter
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Accessibilite
Partial - main approach is paved
Site officiel
https://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
As the paramount shrine of Japan's last frontier, Hokkaido Jingu tells the story of modern Japan's expansion northward. It is the essential starting point for understanding Hokkaido's spiritual landscape and the intersection of Shinto practice with nation-building.
Sanctuaires lies
Obihiro Shrine
帯廣神社
Hokkaido · Obihiro
Indépendant agriculture
Tarumaezan Shrine
樽前山神社
Hokkaido · Tomakomai
Indépendant securite en montagne
Biei Shrine
美瑛神社
Hokkaido · Biei
Indépendant liens amoureux
Asahikawa Shrine
旭川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant developpement
Takikawa Shrine
瀧川神社
Hokkaido · Takikawa
Indépendant developpement
Questions frequentes
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What is Hokkaido Shrine?
Hokkaido Shrine is the spiritual heart of Japan's northern frontier. Created in the early Meiji era to bless the ambitious colonization of Hokkaido, it enshrines three kami charged with protecting pioneers and developing new land, alongside the spirit of Emperor Meiji himself. The shrine sits within a 180,000-square-meter forested park in central Sapporo, offering a tranquil contrast to the surrounding city. The evergreen forest of Maruyama Park provides a distinctly northern atmosphere unlike most shrines on Honshu. As the de facto ichinomiya of Hokkaido, it serves as the island's most important Shinto institution and draws enormous crowds during New Year's hatsumode, ranking among the most visited shrines in Japan during the holiday period.
Where is Hokkaido Shrine located?
Hokkaido Shrine is located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The full address is: 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
What deities are enshrined at Hokkaido Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Ōkunitama no Kami, Okuninushi no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Kami, Emperor Meiji.
What blessings can you pray for at Hokkaido Shrine?
Hokkaido Shrine is known for: developpement, pionnier, guerison, prosperite nationale.
How do I get to Hokkaido Shrine?
The nearest station is Maruyama-Koen Station (Tozai Line). It is about a 15-minute walk from the station.