#221 Hokkaido Jingu

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Hokkaido Jingu (Hokkaido Shrine) in Sapporo is Hokkaido's most important Shinto shrine, enshrining deities of land development, including Emperor Meiji, offering spiritual support, good fortune, and beautiful cherry blossoms in Maruyama Park, especially popular for New Year's and spring festivals. It's a significant cultural site with natural beauty, wildlife, traditional rituals, and opportunities to buy amulets, serving as a spiritual heart for the region's people.