Shinto shrine
Hokkaidō Jingū
北海道神宮(ほっかいどうじんぐう)
Sapporo, Hokkaido
A shrine associated with the settlement of Hokkaido and the history of life there. It enshrines the three kami of settlement and Emperor Meiji.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Ōkunitama no Kami, Ōnamuchi no Kami, Sukunahikona no Kami and Emperor Meiji
History and things to know
In Meiji 2, a policy was set out to enshrine the three kami of settlement in Hokkaido, and the shrine has drawn reverence as Sapporo developed. The enshrined kami Ōnamuchi no Kami is another name of Ōkuninushi no Kami.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 北海道神社庁「北海道神宮」(2026-10-16 確認)
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