Sumiyoshi Shrine
Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Sumiyoshi Shrine, located an 8-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station, was founded in 1868. The shrine was originally built in 1865 when Shigeken Kikuchi, a Shinto priest of Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine, invited Sumiyoshi-no-mikoto to the shrine as the general guardian of "Wotarunai" and "Takashima. In 1881, the shrine was rebuilt at the present location, and has been in existence for 150 years.
Today, Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine is the chief Shinto shrine of Otaru, and is always mentioned when talking about shrines in Otaru.
The three deities are the "three Sumiyoshi deities" Sokoatsutsu no Mikami, Nakaatsutsu no Mikami, and Omototsutsu no Mikami and Okinagatarashi-hime no Mikoto. According to the Chronicles of Japan and the Kojiki, these deities were born from the water that flowed down from Izanagi's body when he purified himself.
The shrine is considered to be the god of the sea, the god of safe navigation, the god of waka poetry, and the god of safe childbirth, and is deeply rooted in Otaru, a port town that prospered from maritime transport.
The annual Sumiyoshi Shrine Festival held in mid-July is one of Otaru's three major festivals.
The Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine office, one of the largest wooden structures in Hokkaido, was designated as a historical building by Otaru City in 1994.
Facility name
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Address
〒047-0014 2-5 Suminoe, Otaru City
Phone
0134-23-0785
Opening Hours
24hours
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
Sumiyoshi Shrine, located an 8-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station, was founded in 1868. The shrine was originally built in 1865 when Shigeken Kikuchi, a Shinto priest of Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine, invited Sumiyoshi-no-mikoto to the shrine as the general guardian of "Wotarunai" and "Takashima. In 1881, the shrine was rebuilt at the present location, and has been in existence for 150 years.
Today, Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine is the chief Shinto shrine of Otaru, and is always mentioned when talking about shrines in Otaru.
The three deities are the "three Sumiyoshi deities" Sokoatsutsu no Mikami, Nakaatsutsu no Mikami, and Omototsutsu no Mikami and Okinagatarashi-hime no Mikoto. According to the Chronicles of Japan and the Kojiki, these deities were born from the water that flowed down from Izanagi's body when he purified himself.
The shrine is considered to be the god of the sea, the god of safe navigation, the god of waka poetry, and the god of safe childbirth, and is deeply rooted in Otaru, a port town that prospered from maritime transport.
The annual Sumiyoshi Shrine Festival held in mid-July is one of Otaru's three major festivals.
The Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine office, one of the largest wooden structures in Hokkaido, was designated as a historical building by Otaru City in 1994.
Facility name
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Address
〒047-0014 2-5 Suminoe, Otaru City
Phone
0134-23-0785
Opening Hours
24hours
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.
