Ezo Fuji Yotei-zan Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Kutchan · 476 Yawata, Kutchan Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido
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 ancient shrine rests at the base of Yotei-zan, revered as Hokkaido's sacred peak. For centuries, climbers have visited to seek divine protection before ascending. The shrine stands as a sanctuary where mortals commune with mountain spirits, their souls purified through proximity to the sacred slopes. Its presence bridges the earthly realm and the celestial heights, guiding all who seek harmony with nature's eternal majesty.
Benefits
Mountain worshipSafe climbingPurification