What other travelers are saying about Furano Shrine
Furano Shrine is a serene and beautiful place for quiet reflection and prayer. With a small parking lot accommodating around 10 cars, it's accessible yet retains a peaceful atmosphere.
The shrine offers a wide variety of amulets for protection and good fortune. You can also try your luck with an omikuji (fortune slip). For those who collect them, a goshuin (calligraphic stamp) is available for 500 yen, providing a lovely memento of your visit. It’s a must-visit for a spiritual moment in Furano.
Furano Shrine is a quiet and beautiful place where visitors can offer prayers for health, happiness, and success. Surrounded by nature, it’s perfect for reflection and a peaceful escape.
A must-try is getting a goshuin, a special stamp that makes a great keepsake and shows your visit to this sacred site. Another highlight is drawing an omikuji, or fortune slip, to see what luck awaits you. If it’s not the best fortune, you can tie it at the shrine to leave the bad luck behind.
Whether you’re seeking blessings, enjoying Japanese traditions, or just relaxing in a serene setting, Furano Shrine is worth the visit.
We came here on foot (we left the car at macs just nearby after dining in there for bfast). Its less than 10mins of walking and just crossing 2 pedestrians crossings. Its nice to do a quick prayer and coins donation at the shrine. We were also fortunate to be able to share the Japanese culture and traditions to our young children.
Visit Furano of course need to say our gratitude to the God… small beautiful shrine..
they have 2 small shrines beside the main shrine with inari.
Got the Goshuin, they write it (no printed) but on their paper and give it to me to glue it on my book. Wish they write it directly to my book tho… but still happy!
Also, zodiak omikuji, took the paper and got cute zodiak statue… dont miss them…
Serene & zen place which is located right beside the car park, very convenient sight seeing place. They also have tori gates on the right which looks beautiful when it’s snow covered
The shrine is open year-round and offers different experiences each season. Winter transforms the grounds into a snowy wonderland, while spring brings cherry blossoms. July is particularly special during the Furano Belly Button Festival when the shrine becomes a focal point for local celebrations. Many visitors combine their shrine visit with Furano's famous lavender season in July and August, though the shrine itself is peaceful and welcoming regardless of the time of year.
The shrine is located approximately 1.5 kilometers from JR Furano Station. You can walk there in about 15 minutes following the main road toward the city center, then heading uphill toward the shrine grounds. Alternatively, a taxi from the station takes around 5 minutes and is inexpensive. If you're driving, limited parking is available at the shrine for visitors arriving by rental car.
No, admission to Furano Shrine is completely free. You can explore the grounds, view the buildings, and participate in shrine activities without any charge. However, if you wish to purchase omamori charms, ema wooden plaques, or make formal prayers with offerings, these optional items have individual costs as at any Japanese shrine.
Visitors can engage in traditional shrine practices including making prayers at the main hall, purchasing protective charms and amulets, and writing wishes on ema plaques. The shrine offers unique lavender-themed charms that reflect Furano's local character. You can also simply stroll the peaceful grounds, photograph the traditional architecture including the red torii gate, and enjoy the natural surroundings. The shrine provides a quiet cultural experience in contrast to Furano's busier tourist attractions.
Yes, the shrine welcomes all visitors regardless of religious background or familiarity with Japanese customs. Observing other visitors will give you guidance on basic etiquette such as bowing at the torii gate and the proper way to make offerings. However, there's no obligation to participate in any rituals—many international visitors simply explore the grounds respectfully and appreciate the cultural and architectural aspects of the shrine.
