Hokkaido Jingu
📍 Hokkaido, Chuo Ward · Sapporo, Miyagaoka 474
📿 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
This shrine is the very embodiment of Hokkaido's history of development. It was established by imperial decree of Emperor Meiji in Meiji 2 (1869) as the guardian deity of development, progress, and security, enshrining Okuninushi no Mikoto, Onamuchi no Mikoto, and Sukunahikona no Mikoto. Originally called Sapporo Jinja, it was renamed Hokkaido Jingu in Showa 39 (1964) when Emperor Meiji was added to the enshrinement. The grounds, embraced by the rich nature of Maruyama, are renowned as a cherry blossom viewing spot and attract many visitors during spring. It continues to watch over Hokkaido's development together with the thoughts and wishes of the pioneers.
Benefits
Fortune and blessingProsperity in businessTraffic safetyPurification from misfortuneAcademic achievementRomantic connectionSafe childbirth
