Tomakomai Shrine

苫小牧神社

/ Tomakomai Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Tomakomai Shrine serves as the principal shrine of Tomakomai, Hokkaido's major Pacific port city. Established in the early Meiji era alongside the city's industrial development, it has witnessed Tomakomai's transformation from a small fishing village into one of Hokkaido's largest cities.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1874 [明治7年]

Established to serve the growing port and industrial city of Tomakomai.

📄
Documented
1874

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

42.6338, 141.6047

Physical Address

2-12 Asahi-cho 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido

北海道苫小牧市旭町3丁目2-12

Access

Tomakomai Station (JR Muroran 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 Tomakomai Shrine?

Tomakomai Shrine serves as the principal shrine of Tomakomai, Hokkaido's major Pacific port city. Established in the early Meiji era alongside the city's industrial development, it has witnessed Tomakomai's transformation from a small fishing village into one of Hokkaido's largest cities.

Where is Tomakomai Shrine located?

Tomakomai Shrine is located in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. The full address is: 2-12 Asahi-cho 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido.