Tsukisamu Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Sapporo · 1-56 Tsukisamu Nishi 3-jo, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
As its name suggests, this shrine stands in the cold Tsukisamu district, enshrining a deity who gently watches over the harsh Hokkaido winters. Long cherished by local residents, it sees especially frequent visits during the cold season. The shrine embodies the resilient spirit of those who brave nature's fury.
Benefits
protection from severe coldfortune and prosperityfamily blessing
