Asahikawa Shrine

旭川神社

/ Asahikawa Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Founded during the colonization of the Kamikawa basin in 1893, with the spirit of Amaterasu brought from Ise. Serves as an important community shrine for Asahikawa's eastern district.

History

Founding

📄
Documented
1893

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house

Okunitama
secondary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Independent independent

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

43.7517, 142.4183

Physical Address

Higashi-Asahikawa Minami 1-jo 6, Asahikawa, Hokkaido

北海道旭川市東旭川南1条6丁目

Access

Asahikawa Station (JR Hakodate/Soya Line)

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Asahikawa Shrine?

Founded during the colonization of the Kamikawa basin in 1893, with the spirit of Amaterasu brought from Ise. Serves as an important community shrine for Asahikawa's eastern district.

Where is Asahikawa Shrine located?

Asahikawa Shrine is located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. The full address is: Higashi-Asahikawa Minami 1-jo 6, Asahikawa, Hokkaido.