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Sight Maruyama, Sapporo

Hokkaido Shrine

A sight in Maruyama, Sapporo, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Hokkaido Shrine in Maruyama, Sapporo
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Why go

Main Shinto shrine of Hokkaido, set in forested Maruyama Park.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Sapporo, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Mount Moiwa Ropeway, 3.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Maruyama
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Sapporo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Mount Moiwa Ropeway

    Ropeway and mini cable car up to a summit view over the city and bay.

    Outdoors · 3.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ganso Ramen Yokocho

    Narrow alley of small ramen counters in Susukino, home of Sapporo miso ramen.

    Food · 3.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Sapporo Clock Tower

    1878 wooden building from the city's founding era, with a small museum.

    Sight · 3.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Odori Park

    Long green strip through downtown, home to the Snow Festival in February.

    Sight · 3.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Nijo Market

    Downtown seafood market selling crab, sea urchin and kaisendon rice bowls.

    Food · 4.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sapporo Beer Museum

    Red-brick brewery building with exhibits on Japan's oldest beer brand and a tasting bar.

    Sight · 5.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Hokkaido Shrine is a stop on our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Sapporo

Hokkaido Shrine is our only sight pick in Sapporo; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Sapporo guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Sapporo run from -2°C in January to 26°C in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Hokkaido Shrine itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Sapporo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sapporo weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Hokkaido Shrine, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
474 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, Japan
Coordinates
43.05433, 141.30779
Destination
Sapporo, Japan

Hokkaido Shrine: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hokkaido Shrine?

Plan on about an hour at Hokkaido Shrine. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hokkaido Shrine?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Cherry blossoms bloom here in early May.

Is Hokkaido Shrine free?

Yes, we list Hokkaido Shrine as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Hokkaido Shrine?

Hokkaido Shrine is at 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, Japan, in Maruyama. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hokkaido Shrine?

Hokkaido Shrine appears on Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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