All Reviews of Hokkaido Shrine page 2

You can spend a relaxing afternoon strolling around the shrine, Maruyama Zoo, and Maruyama Park nearby.

There are so many types of omamori, and each one is beautifully crafted. I definitely recommend picking some up as souvenirs.

It used to be called Sapporo Shrine, but after they started enshrining Emperor Meiji, who contributed to Hokkaido's development, it was renamed Hokkaido Shrine. The security staff here are really diligent—when our group was taking photos and talking loudly, they immediately asked us to quiet down.

Next to the shrine parking lot, there's a Rokkatei shop selling Hangan-mochi. The freshly baked crust is super crispy, and having it with hot tea on a cold winter day feels especially comforting.