Recharge & refresh at Hokkaido shrine!
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Recharge & refresh at Hokkaido shrine!
Hokkaido Jingu is one of the biggest and strongest power spots in Japan.
It plays a big role in the history of Hokkaido being the first shrine build on the island by Japanese. After the feudal system got abolished in 1869 and Hokkaido officially became a part of prefectural Japan, Emperor Meiji chose 3 Gods to be enshrined here to protect and help the pioneers develop the land. Later on, to honor the great Emperor Meiji, his soul became the 4th God enshrined.
Hokkaido Jingu in located in the heart of a huge, peaceful and picturesque Maruyama park. In spring don’t miss a chance to enjoy 1400 cherry trees in simultaneous bloom, while in fall – the autumn foliage or the red leaves season steps in. The winter New Year’s traditional ritual Hatsumode is a must join. In summer Hokkaido Shrine will greet you with spectacular Sapporo festival which every year gathers thousands of viewers from all over the globe.
Recharge with pure energy, find inner peace, find out what future has to offer with Omikuji Fortune telling (available in English, Chinese and Japanese!!!), pray or pay your respects to the 4 local gods and finish the day with specific to this place hangansama sweets found at Rokkatei – tea shop at the shrine.
Praying etiquette:
Wash your hands and clean your mouth at hand-washing stone basin before entering the shrine
Advance before the enshrined gods, then put some money into the offertory box.
Slowly and politely bow two times
After that, slowly and loudly clap your hands twice
Pray, make a wish or skip this step
Bow deeply one more time.
Access info:
Subway:
Tozai Line – Maruyama Kouen station – exit 3 —> 15mins walk
Bus:
Bankei Bus (Maruyama Line) or Shiei Bus to Jingu-Mae bus station —> 1min walk
JR (train)
JR Sapporo station–(On foot)–>Subway Sapporo station-Nanboku Line -Subway Odori station –(change to Tozai Line)–>Tozai Line –> Subway Maruyama Kouen station —>15mins walk
From JR Sapporo station – 15mins by Taxi
tel : +81-11-611-0261
address : 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-city, Hokkaido
