Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine

Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Acces
10 min walk
Horaires
Open daily

Vue d'ensemble

Hokumon Shrine is one of Japan's northernmost shrines, located in Wakkanai at the tip of Hokkaido. Its name means 'North Gate Shrine,' reflecting its role as a spiritual guardian of Japan's northern frontier. The shrine offers views toward Sakhalin on clear days.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
1785 [天明5年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
1785

Divinites venerees

primary Deity
secondary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

45.4091, 141.6731

Physical Address

1-chome Chuo, Wakkanai, Hokkaido

Province historique

Ezo

Acces

Wakkanai Station (JR Soya Main Line)

10 min walk

Horaires

Open daily

Meilleure saison

summer
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine?

Hokumon Shrine is one of Japan's northernmost shrines, located in Wakkanai at the tip of Hokkaido. Its name means 'North Gate Shrine,' reflecting its role as a spiritual guardian of Japan's northern frontier. The shrine offers views toward Sakhalin on clear days.

Where is Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine located?

Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine is located in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. The full address is: 1-chome Chuo, Wakkanai, Hokkaido.