Shinto shrine
Sumiyoshi Jinja
住吉神社（すみよしじんじゃ）
Otaru, Hokkaido
A shrine regarded as the sōchinju (chief guardian shrine) of Otaru, from whose buildings Ishikari Bay can be seen. It enshrines the three Sumiyoshi kami—Sokotsutsunoo no Kami, Nakatsutsunoo no Kami and Uwatsutsunoo no Kami—and Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto (Empress Jingū).
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: Sokotsutsunoo no Kami, Nakatsutsunoo no Kami, Uwatsutsunoo no Kami, Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official guide, in Genji 1 (1864) the chief priest of Hakodate Hachimangū petitioned for the ceremonial invitation of Sumiyoshi Ōkami, and in Meiji 1 the shintai was welcomed from Hakodate. After a period at Ryōtoku-chō, it moved to its present site following a fire in Meiji 14, changed its name from Suminoe Jinja to Sumiyoshi Jinja in Meiji 25, and rebuilt its shrine buildings in Shōwa 46, the hundredth year since its establishment.
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)
- 住吉神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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