Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Asahikawa Shrine
旭川神社
/ Asahikawa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
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
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Documented
1893 Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
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secondary Deity
The great divine spirit of the land of Yamato; guardian of the Japanese nation; enshrined at Ōkunitama Jinja in Fuchu, Tokyo
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
Historical Province
Ezo
Access
Asahikawa Station (JR Hakodate/Soya Line)
Hours
Open daily
Bus
Bus from Asahikawa Station
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.