Suitengu Shrine
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The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Shrines named Suitengu can be found throughout Japan.
The Suitengu Shrine in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is the main shrine and enshrines Emperor Antoku and others, but the Suitengu Shrine here in Otaru does not actually belong to that group.
Otaru's Suitengu Shrine is registered with the Shiribeshi Branch of the Hokkaido Shrine Office. It is a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station or Minami Otaru Station, and is located at the top of a hill called "Gaijinzaka" in Shinonome-cho.
Located on a hill about 55 meters above sea level, the location spot on the right side of the shrine building offers a panoramic view of Otaru Port, the Sea of Japan, and the Otaru cityscape.
Yaezakura, Someiyoshino, and Ezoyama-zakura cherry trees are planted around the shrine grounds, and a graceful cherry blossom snowstorm can be seen in spring.
The Suitengu Festival, one of Otaru's three major festivals, is held every year in mid-June and is well known to local residents along with Ryugu Shrine and Sumiyoshi Shrine.
The deities enshrined at the shrine are Mizuha-no-Me no Kami, Ukemochi no Kami, Izanagi no Kami, and Izanami no Kami.
The deity Yatsunami-no-Uesami-no-Sei is believed to be beneficial for maritime safety and great catches of fish, while the deity Hoshoku is believed to bring about a good harvest and prosperous business.
The deity Izanaki and Izanami are said to bring blessings for marital bliss, fulfillment of love, prosperity of offspring, and fertility.
Three monuments have been erected on the temple grounds, one of which is the Mitsuya Yoson Kuhi. He is a haiku poet from Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido.
The second is the Takuboku Ishikawa Poet Monument (Ishikawatakuboku Kahi). One of the three monuments in Otaru City is located here.
The last one is Kawamura Bunichiro Poetic Monument. He was a doctor and poet from Otaru.
The guardian dogs at the entrance of the shrine seem to be much larger than those at other shrines. The pedestal is also tall, and it is said to be very rare in Japan to have such a large dog.
Facility Name
Suitengu Shrine
Address
〒047-0028 3-1 Aioi-cho, Otaru City
Phone
0134-22-3495
Hours of Prayer
24 hours
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Shrines named Suitengu can be found throughout Japan.
The Suitengu Shrine in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is the main shrine and enshrines Emperor Antoku and others, but the Suitengu Shrine here in Otaru does not actually belong to that group.
Otaru's Suitengu Shrine is registered with the Shiribeshi Branch of the Hokkaido Shrine Office. It is a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station or Minami Otaru Station, and is located at the top of a hill called "Gaijinzaka" in Shinonome-cho.
Located on a hill about 55 meters above sea level, the location spot on the right side of the shrine building offers a panoramic view of Otaru Port, the Sea of Japan, and the Otaru cityscape.
Yaezakura, Someiyoshino, and Ezoyama-zakura cherry trees are planted around the shrine grounds, and a graceful cherry blossom snowstorm can be seen in spring.
The Suitengu Festival, one of Otaru's three major festivals, is held every year in mid-June and is well known to local residents along with Ryugu Shrine and Sumiyoshi Shrine.
The deities enshrined at the shrine are Mizuha-no-Me no Kami, Ukemochi no Kami, Izanagi no Kami, and Izanami no Kami.
The deity Yatsunami-no-Uesami-no-Sei is believed to be beneficial for maritime safety and great catches of fish, while the deity Hoshoku is believed to bring about a good harvest and prosperous business.
The deity Izanaki and Izanami are said to bring blessings for marital bliss, fulfillment of love, prosperity of offspring, and fertility.
Three monuments have been erected on the temple grounds, one of which is the Mitsuya Yoson Kuhi. He is a haiku poet from Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido.
The second is the Takuboku Ishikawa Poet Monument (Ishikawatakuboku Kahi). One of the three monuments in Otaru City is located here.
The last one is Kawamura Bunichiro Poetic Monument. He was a doctor and poet from Otaru.
The guardian dogs at the entrance of the shrine seem to be much larger than those at other shrines. The pedestal is also tall, and it is said to be very rare in Japan to have such a large dog.
Facility Name
Suitengu Shrine
Address
〒047-0028 3-1 Aioi-cho, Otaru City
Phone
0134-22-3495
Hours of Prayer
24 hours
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
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Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
