Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kitami Shrine
北見神社
/ Kitami Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Kitami Shrine serves the inland city of Kitami in eastern Hokkaido. Founded during the Meiji colonization, it became the spiritual center for settlers developing the Okhotsk inland region, known for agriculture and mint production.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1897 [明治30年]
Founded during the Meiji-era colonization of inland Hokkaido.
📄
Documented
1897 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
43.8033, 143.8934
Physical Address
11 Kita 2-jo Higashi 6-chome, Kitami, Hokkaido
北海道北見市北2条東6丁目11
Access
Kitami Station (JR Sekihoku Main Line)
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Kitami Shrine?
Kitami Shrine serves the inland city of Kitami in eastern Hokkaido. Founded during the Meiji colonization, it became the spiritual center for settlers developing the Okhotsk inland region, known for agriculture and mint production.
Where is Kitami Shrine located?
Kitami Shrine is located in Kitami, Hokkaido. The full address is: 11 Kita 2-jo Higashi 6-chome, Kitami, Hokkaido.