Sapporo Gokoku Shrine
Admission | Free |
Opening Hours | - |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-511-5917 |
Notes | Buddhist temple |
Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Nakajima station Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 7 Jōnishi, 4 Chome−1−1 |
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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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 1st | New Year Day's festival from 7:00. From 10:00 prayers and blessings for cars are offered. Call for reservation |
Febrauary 3rd | Setsubun Festival (bean throwing at spirits) from 15:00 |
June first Saturday | Shinkuen Festival from 10:00 - 15:00 |
July 5th | Concert Festival from 18:00. For members. |
July 6th & 7th | Great Festival |
August 7th & 8th | Taga Shrine Festival |
October 15th | Shicho-go-san Festival |
December 31st | Night Festival |