Hakodate Itsukushima Shrine

📍 Hokkaido, Hakodate · 9-9 Benten-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Watching over Hakodate Bay, this Itsukushima shrine is held in deep devotion by fishermen and sailors as a sacred place of prayer for the sea's bounty and safety. The divine protection of the goddess who rules from the heavenly shrine continues to be cherished by sailors and performers alike.

Benefits

Safe navigationAbundant fishingAdvancement in arts

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