Funatama Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Hakodate · 7-2 Motomachi, Hakodate, 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
Standing in Hakodate's historic Motomachi, near the homes of sailors, this shrine enshrines the kami of the sea. For centuries, it has received the prayers of those risking their lives at sea. The powerful wishes of those hoping to overcome great waves and return home safely have strengthened this sacred place. Traders and sailors continue to offer prayers here.
Benefits
safe voyageabundant fishingsea blessing
