What other travelers are saying about Hokkaido Shrine
Great place to visit. Peaceful and relaxing environment amongst the greenery. Spotted some wildlife as well.
Visited on a Japanese festival weekend (七五三) and saw many families with their children decked out in festive attire. Alright to observe the proceedings, though just to be respectful as it is a sacred shrine.
I visited on a Saturday in December. There wasn't a huge crowd. We went just before 4pm only to know that the gates to the temple will be closed at 4pm after sounding the drums. Some of the tourists had to return back without going inside.
Hokkaido Jingu is a must-visit. Take the Tozai Line and stop at Maruyama Station, then it's just a short 15-minute walk to the park. The shrine is beautifully located within the park. It's a very peaceful and calm place to enjoy. Tourists should avoid talking loudly and be respectful. I loved it here and will definitely be back.
It could have been perfectly peaceful if a horde of Chinese and Korean tourist hadn’t arrived at the same time during a quiet weekday morning. The park and grounds around the shrine are beautiful and I am pretty sure they get even better during spring and autumn. There’s a Rokka-koen store next to it where you can try some of their sweets.
It’s nice, I’ve come by in winter and now in autumn. It can get crowded with both local students and tourists.
The shrine grounds are huge and enjoyable to walk in the winter.
