Matsumae Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Matsumae · 145 Matsushiro, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, 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
This shrine in Matsumae has long protected Hokkaido's oldest castle town. Receiving the devotion of clan lords and serving as a spiritual anchor for the domain's people, it has bridged the eras from Edo to Meiji. From the heights of Matsushiro, it has watched over the northern lands through countless rises and falls. Its ancient history is the very foundation of the north.
Benefits
divine protectionmartial victoryterritorial safety
