Temples/shrines
How to Walk around Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo
Hokkaido Jingu is one of the most renowned sightseeing spots in Sapporo. Situated in Maruyama, at the western end of downtown Sapporo, this shrine is
Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine and Ainu Culture in Biratori
Would you like to make a short detour on your way to Nibutani in Biratori along Route 237? As you enter the town of Biratori and pass Biratori City
How to Get to Tobetsu Trappist Monastery, Trappist Butter and Cookies make for great souvenirs.
You can purchase Trappist butter, Trappist candies, and Trappist cookies made at the monastery from the on-site shop. These products have been famous
Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.
Nishino Shrine, located in Sapporo, has become not only the most famous and popular shrine in the city but also throughout Japan. What makes it fam
Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru
Sumiyoshi Shrine is located about a 10-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station. When people mention Otaru, most tourists visit shops and restaurants alo
Hokkaido Jingu in winter
Hokkaido Jingu has become more popular as a sightseeing spot than ever before, attracting many tourists and local visitors even during winter. Star
The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
About a 4-minute walk south of Kunimare Sake Brewery lies Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors will be amazed by the intricate and magnificent sculptures ador
How to walk in Matsumae
Matsumae (松前) is one of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, historically ruled by the Matsumae clan (松前藩) before the Meiji era. Upon arriving in Matsumae
Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu
Yuzawa Jinja Shrine is situated near Daiichi Takimoto Onsen Hotel, just before the entrance to Jigokudani. According to legend, the shrine was esta
Otaru Church
Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 190
Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine（琴似神社）
Kotoni Shrine (琴似神社) is located in the Kotoni area west of Sapporo. Established in 1870 with a gift from Watari Date, a feudal lord of Sendai-han, the
Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru
Ryugu Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, so be sure to visit. Additionally, there is a popular market called Sankaku Marke
Suitengu Shrine, Otaru（水天宮）
Situated atop a small hill, Suitengu Shrine offers a panoramic view of Otaru city and its harbor. Unless it's during the shrine's festival, it's unlik
Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Googlemaps => https://goo.gl/maps/k8XLI Near subway station: Maruyama Zoo on Tozai line see this article,
Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch（東本願寺函館別院）
Higashihonganji Temple Hakodate Branch (東本願寺函館別院) is located in the Motomachi area at the foot of Mt. Hakodate. If you look down from Hakodate Orthodo
Yamanoue Daijingu（山上大神宮）
Yamanoue Daijingu (山上大神宮) sits atop Saiwaizaka slope, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the west-south of Hakodate city. Near the former Russian Consulat
Shomyoji Temple at the foot of Mt.Hakodate
Shomyoji(称名寺) is located in Funami-cho, the south-west of Hakodate. Near Koryuji and the former Russian Consulate. Shomyoji is the 2nd oldest templ
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is located in the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Hakodate Motomachi area. The former temporary building was founded by French
Sapporo Fushimi Inari Jinjya
For All Visitors, Please Read Before Visiting The Fushimi Inari Shrine Office recently issued a request asking visitors not to take photos within the
Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya
Sapporo Gokoku Shrine is located just south of the Sapporo Central Area, near Nakajima Park. The shrine is dedicated to the Tondenhei soldiers who
