Sapporo: Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets

Sapporo: Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets

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Overview

Explore the heart of Hokkaido's spirituality and history at Hokkaido Shrine, the region's most significant Shinto shrine. Begin your journey in Maruyama Park, passing through the iconic torii gate into a tranquil setting. Visit the Kaitaku Shrine, where you'll learn about Hokkaido's pioneering past while participating in a temizu water purification ritual. Experience the unique Ezo Squirrel Omikuji fortune-drawing, and unwind at Jingu Chaya with Fuku-Rei Mochi, a delightful rice cake symbolizing good fortune. This immersive tour offers a blend of cultural insights and traditional practices, making it an enriching experience for history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike.

Discover Hokkaido Shrine and its historical significance
Participate in traditional rituals and learn from an expert guide
Enjoy unique local experiences like the Ezo Squirrel Omikuji
Taste the famous Fuku-Rei Mochi in a serene shrine environment

Activity location

Maruyama Park
- Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku,
- 064-0959, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Maruyama Park Center
- 3 Chome
- 064-0959, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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Sapporo: Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets

1h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 5,340.98 x 1 AdultP 5,340.98

Total

Until Tue, Nov 4

What's included, what's not

Omikuji experience
Tasting of mochi sweets
Guided tour of Hokkaido Shrine
Private transportation

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Maruyama Park

15m

Maruyama Park is a lush natural oasis west of central Sapporo, home to native trees, birds, and squirrels. It is a beloved spot for locals, especially during cherry blossom season, and serves as the gateway to Hokkaido Shrine. Passing through its large torii gate, visitors step from city life into a tranquil, spiritual landscape.

Hokkaido Jingu

45m
Admission ticket included

Founded in 1869, Hokkaido Shrine enshrines the deities of pioneering and later Emperor Meiji, symbolizing the spirit of Hokkaido’s development. Within its grounds is Kaitaku Shrine, honoring the island’s early settlers. Visitors can take part in purification rituals, draw the unique Ezo Squirrel fortune, and enjoy traditional sweets at the historic Jingu Chaya.

Location

Activity location

Maruyama Park
- Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku,
- 064-0959, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Maruyama Park Center
- 3 Chome
- 064-0959, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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