Sapporo Gokoku Shrine

AdmissionFree
Opening Hours-
Closed-
Contact011-511-5917
NotesBuddhist temple
Location /
Getting There
5 minute walk from Nakajima station

Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 7 Jōnishi, 4 Chome−1−1


Immersed in history

Sapporo Gokoku Shrine is located in Sapporo, next to Nakajima Park on the southern side. The shrine was founded in 1888. It was built in honor and to comfort the spirits of the Tsunada soldiers who fought during the Meiji period. The shrine grounds are large and there is plenty of space to wander around and take photos. It is very quiet on weekdays, and is a pleasant walk from Nakajima park. The shrine is beautiful in all seasons, especially in autumn and spring with the cherry blossoms and the autumn leaves in the expansive gardens around the shrine.


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Gokoku shrine during spring

Behind the shrine, there are some beautiful old graves where you are free to wander round. There is a water basin, where you can purify your hands. The shrine has amulets they sell, and also offer blessings for things such as health, travel, business, and for good luck. Weddings, as well, as funerals are held here. For more information on booking the shrine, please contact them on their contact number (Japanese is required). Throughout the year, Sapporo Gokoku Shrine has numerous events. The public are welcome to come to the shrine and enjoy these events. For more information, check the table below.



January 1stNew Year Day's festival from 7:00.
From 10:00 prayers and blessings for cars are offered. Call for reservation
Febrauary 3rdSetsubun Festival (bean throwing at spirits) from 15:00
June first SaturdayShinkuen Festival from 10:00 - 15:00
July 5thConcert Festival from 18:00. For members.
July 6th & 7thGreat Festival
August 7th & 8thTaga Shrine Festival
October 15thShicho-go-san Festival
December 31stNight Festival