Sapporo Ontake Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Sapporo · 79-1, Kobessawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
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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 sacred shrine in Sapporo channels the divine power of Mount Ontake, connecting the community to the spiritual essence of distant mountain peaks in Hida. Mountain lovers and those seeking safe travels have long visited seeking protection and blessing. The shrine stands as a testament to humanity's reverence for nature's majestic heights, where prayers for health, longevity, and safe journeys continue to resonate with spiritual force.
Benefits
Mountain protectionHealth longevityCalamity prevention
