Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine
北門神社
/ Hokumon Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Hokumon Shrine is one of Japan's northernmost shrines, located in Wakkanai at the tip of Hokkaido. Its name means 'North Gate Shrine,' reflecting its role as a spiritual guardian of Japan's northern frontier. The shrine offers views toward Sakhalin on clear days.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1785 [天明5年]
Founded as the northernmost shrine in Japan during the expansion of frontier defenses.
📄
Documented
1785 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
⛩
secondary Deity
God of thunder, swords, martial arts, and sumo; emissary of the heavenly deities
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
45.4091, 141.6731
Physical Address
1-chome Chuo, Wakkanai, Hokkaido
北海道稚内市中央1丁目
Historical Province
Ezo
Access
Wakkanai Station (JR Soya Main Line)
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
summer
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 Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine?
Hokumon Shrine is one of Japan's northernmost shrines, located in Wakkanai at the tip of Hokkaido. Its name means 'North Gate Shrine,' reflecting its role as a spiritual guardian of Japan's northern frontier. The shrine offers views toward Sakhalin on clear days.
Where is Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine located?
Wakkanai Hokumon Shrine is located in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. The full address is: 1-chome Chuo, Wakkanai, Hokkaido.