The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Hokkaido, Japan

August 28, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
Restaurants in Hokkaido

1. Catholic Kitami Church

1-36 Banbacho, Kitami 090-0033 Hokkaido +81 157-61-3024
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Catholic Kitami Church

2. Zenkoji Temple

124 Usucho, Date 059-0151 Hokkaido +81 142-38-2007 http://www.usu-zenkoji.jp/previous-contents/
Excellent
35%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Zenkoji Temple

3. Ota Shrine

17 Taiseiku Ota, Setana-cho, Kudo-gun 043-0501 Hokkaido +81 137-84-5111 http://www.hokkaidolikers.com/articles/1570
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Ota Shrine

4. Urausu Shrine

186 Kinausunai, Urausu-cho, Kabato-gun 061-0600 Hokkaido +81 125-68-2763
Excellent
63%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
25%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Urausu Shrine

5. Hill of The Buddha

2 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo 005-0862 Hokkaido http://www.takinoreien.com/?page_id=11959
Excellent
61%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Hill of The Buddha

Reviewed By Matanjapan - Jerusalem, Israel

This place is just amazing - Planned by world famous architect tadao Ando, it features a big vareity of sculputures from many cuktures. It's free of charge (although you might get asked to pay "donation money" for the place - like I was). It offers a small cafe, and a big parking lot. Absolutely must visit.

6. Hokkaido Jingu

474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-8505 Hokkaido +81 11-611-0261 http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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4.0 based on 1,187 reviews

Hokkaido Jingu

Reviewed By Ssummerbreeze

and absolutely loved it! I also enjoyed that there were very few people and the walk to the shinsa was through a nice park with tons of trees. Easy walking distance from the subway station as well.

7. Trappistine Monasteries

346 Kamiyunokawa-cho, Hakodate 042-0914 Hokkaido +81 138-57-3331 http://www.ocso-tenshien.jp/
Excellent
22%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
2%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 555 reviews

Trappistine Monasteries

Reviewed By nikols195

Trappist Convent is located in Hakodate, not far from the airport. The Trappistine convent was built to house nuns only. It was established by eight nuns from France and has wonderful European architecture. Now it said to be about 70 nuns supporting themselves in divine devotion by managing dry field and dairy farms. I could not see any nuns themselves but workers in souvenir shop said that the reason is that they practice self-sufficiency. They keep the silence except for prayers and do not communicate with other visitor of the convent. In convent store you can buy cookies, candies, and dolls made by nuns. The Trappist cookies are one of Hokkaido's most famous gift items, loved by people for their distinctive European taste. I really enjoyed French Cake Madarena. There is really nice garden and serene surroundings. This peaceful place can set you calm and refresh your soul. The place is definitely worth a visit when in Hakodate.

8. Tokoro Shrine

63 Tokoro Tokorocho, Kitami 093-0210 Hokkaido +81 152-54-2561 http://hokkaidojinjacho.jp/
Excellent
25%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Tokoro Shrine

9. Trappist Monasteries

392 Mitsuishi, Hokuto 049-0283 Hokkaido +81 138-75-2139 http://www.trappist.or.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 132 reviews

Trappist Monasteries

10. Hakodate Orthodox Church

3-13 Motomachi, Hakodate 040-0054 Hokkaido +81 138-23-7387 http://orthodox-hakodate.jp/
Excellent
24%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 467 reviews

Hakodate Orthodox Church

Reviewed By Arun714 - Hokkaido, Japan

If you visit Hakodate you must visit this church. Not only is it a rare building built in 1916 by the Russian Consulate, it is located near churches and temples and shrines of many other religions. This is a rare opportunity to see at first hand the religious freedom and open-hearted acceptance by the Japanese.

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