What other travelers are saying about Hokkaido Shrine
Really beautiful place. The shrine is all in wood with a traditional design, and the whole area feels very peaceful. It’s well taken care of, and there weren’t too many people, so it was a nice break from the city. Great spot for a quiet stroll or just to enjoy the atmosphere.
It’s so peaceful and glorious shrine. In summer it’s all only green but still very beautiful. It must be prettier in another season 😍 You can walk a lot here, and in Miyashita park there’s a field where i saw lot of students play volleyball 🍃
We went in the summer, scorching but it calms you, with its nature and its long gravel walk. There’s a park surrounding it, one can easily spend 2-3 hours in that area admiring the architecture and nature.
Beautiful shrine in Hokkaido! I went here in May first week, when the Sakura blossoms were just about to fall off completely, so I managed to get some nice pics. But from what I see of the shrine here in winters, it looks so much more beautiful in snow! Would love to revisit in winters someday!
One of most important shrines in Hokkaido. Very tranquil and in the middle of the park. Easy walk from metro station, you will need around 25 minutes to get there from Sapporo city center. Very nice spiritual spot in Sapporo.
The most popular shrine in Hokkaido is arguably the Hokkaido Shrine, located in Maruyama Park in Sapporo. It's a significant cultural and spiritual site, attracting numerous visitors and worshippers throughout the year. Dedicated to the Shinto deities Okunitama, Okuninushi, and Sukunahikona, along with the soul of Emperor Meiji, the shrine is a central point of cultural heritage and religious practice in the region.
To get to the Hokkaido Shrine, you can take the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line to Maruyama Koen Station. From there, it's about a 15-minute walk to the shrine, located within the serene Maruyama Park.
Hokkaido holds significant spiritual and cultural importance, with numerous shrines, temples, and natural sites considered sacred by locals and visitors alike. The indigenous Ainu culture also regards various natural features of Hokkaido as sacred. While the entire island isn't deemed sacred in a uniform sense, it contains many sites of spiritual significance, reflecting a deep reverence for nature and spirituality.
