Hatsusamu Jinja

Hatsusamu Jinja is a shrine that has walked alongside Hokkaido's pioneering history. The place name "Hatsusamu" is said to derive from the Ainu word "Hassamu" meaning sakura bird, and it speaks to the natural beauty of this land. Settlers during the Meiji period established it, praying for safety and abundant harvests in their new lives. Since then, it has continued to watch over the region's development and has a history of being cherished as a spiritual foundation for residents. It is a comforting shrine surrounded by nature in all four seasons.