Shingonin is a Buddhist temple that can be found in central Makkari. It is was constructed in 1917 with the building of the main hall, and was named ‘Shingonin’ at this time. The temple offers nice views of Mt. Yotei that rises up close by. Shingonin has services that can be reserved by the public. These include funeral services, a memorial service one year after the death of a loved one, gravestones and burial. They also offer memorial services for the death of a pet. Prayer services are also offered, for a consultation you need to contact the friendly staff or visit their website. 

Prayer services include blessings for a healthy delivery of a baby, blessing for growth (100 days after a child is born), and traffic safety blessings. These blessings cost ¥5000 each. In Buddhism there are the “Thirteen Buddhas”. The thirteen Buddhas protect the deceased. There are 17 temples in Hokkaido that have sacred ground pertaining to the “Thirteen Buddhas”. There is a pilgrimage that can be taken by visiting these 17 temples. Shingonin is the 9th sacred temple on this pilgrimage. For access to the pilgrimage map, you can check here.