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Sapporo Gokoku Shrine

📍 5-1-1 Minami15-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (inside Nakajima Park)
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Sapporo
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
30-45 minutes
Address
5-1-1 Minami15-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (inside Nakajima Park)
Coordinates
43.0530, 141.3460

Introduction

Sapporo Gokoku Shrine sits inside Nakajima Park in Chūō, Sapporo, honouring the spirits of those from Hokkaidō who died in war, tracing to 1879 consolation for fallen Tondenhei, relocated to Nakajima Park in 1907. With many cherry trees, it is lively in spring hanami and one of the oldest faith sites in the city. Its lace omamori and seasonal goshuin are distinctive, near Hokkaido Jingu for a shrine route.

✨ Highlights

1
Old Shrine
Founded 1879, among Sapporo's oldest.
2
Cherry Trees
Lively hanami when cherry blossoms open.
3
Enshrined
Honours Hokkaidō's fallen spirits.
4
Lace Omamori
Distinctive lace charms at the office.
5
Nakajima Park
In the green Nakajima Park, tranquil.
6
Shrine Route
With Hokkaido Jingu on a Sapporo circuit.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：5-1-1 Minami15-jo Nishi, inside Nakajima Park.
→Cost：Free worship; omamori and goshuin sold.
→Access：3 min from Horohirabashi, 10 min from Nakajima-Koen.
→Combine：With Hokkaido Jingu and Nakajima Park.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

Grounds any time; shrine office 9:00-17:00; busy at New Year and Shichi-Go-San

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionWorship free

Lace omamori and seasonal goshuin popular

Transportation

Subway

3 min from Horohirabashi subway, 10 min from Nakajima-Koen

Note

Pair with Hokkaido Jingu on a Sapporo shrine route

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Sapporo Gokoku Shrine?

Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; Grounds any time; shrine office 9:00-17:00; busy at New Year and Shichi-Go-San

How much is the admission for Sapporo Gokoku Shrine?

Free Admission: Worship free; Lace omamori and seasonal goshuin popular

How long should I spend at Sapporo Gokoku Shrine?

A typical visit takes 30-45 minutes.

How do I get to Sapporo Gokoku Shrine?

Subway: 3 min from Horohirabashi subway, 10 min from Nakajima-Koen