Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Naishi-sha
Sapporo Gokoku Shrine
札幌護国神社
/ Sapporo Gokoku Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Sapporo Gokoku Shrine enshrines the spirits of those who gave their lives for the development and defense of Hokkaido. Located within Nakajima Park in central Sapporo, it serves as Hokkaido's principal gokoku (nation-protecting) shrine, complementing the more prominent Hokkaido Jingu.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1879 [明治12年]
Established to enshrine those who died in the development and defense of Hokkaido.
📄
Documented
1879 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Collective divine spirits enshrined at Gokoku-jinja to protect the nation
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
43.0388, 141.3511
Physical Address
1-3 Minami 15-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
北海道札幌市中央区南15条西5丁目1-3
Historical Province
Ezo
Access
Horohirabashi Station (Sapporo Streetcar)
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
springautumn
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 Sapporo Gokoku Shrine?
Sapporo Gokoku Shrine enshrines the spirits of those who gave their lives for the development and defense of Hokkaido. Located within Nakajima Park in central Sapporo, it serves as Hokkaido's principal gokoku (nation-protecting) shrine, complementing the more prominent Hokkaido Jingu.
Where is Sapporo Gokoku Shrine located?
Sapporo Gokoku Shrine is located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The full address is: 1-3 Minami 15-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.