Hokkaidō Shrine
The Hokkaidō Shrine (北海道神宮, Hokkaidō Jingū), named the Sapporo Shrine (札幌神社, Sapporo Jinja) until 1964, is a Shinto shrine located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Sited in Maruyama Park, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, the Hokkaido Shrine enshrines four kami including the soul of the Emperor Meiji. A number of early explorers of Hokkaidō such as Mamiya Rinzō are also enshrined.
| Hokkaidō Shrine (北海道神宮, Hokkaidō Jingū) | |
|---|---|
Hokkaido Shrine | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Ōkunitama, Ōkuninushi, and Sukunahikona |
| Location | |
| Location | Maruyama Park, 474 Miyagaoka, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8505, Japan |
Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°3′15.24697″N 141°18′27.73923″E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1871 |
| Glossary of Shinto | |
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