City: Hokkaido
Top Things to do in Hokkaido
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
Restaurants in Hokkaido
1. Catholic Kitami Church
2. Zenkoji Temple
3. Ota Shrine
4. Urausu Shrine
5. Hill of The Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Matanjapan - Jerusalem, Israel
This place is just amazing - Planned by world famous architect tadao Ando, it features a big vareity of sculputures from many cuktures. It's free of charge (although you might get asked to pay "donation money" for the place - like I was). It offers a small cafe, and a big parking lot. Absolutely must visit.
6. Hokkaido Jingu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,187 reviews
Reviewed By Ssummerbreeze
and absolutely loved it! I also enjoyed that there were very few people and the walk to the shinsa was through a nice park with tons of trees. Easy walking distance from the subway station as well.
7. Trappistine Monasteries
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 555 reviews
Reviewed By nikols195
Trappist Convent is located in Hakodate, not far from the airport. The Trappistine convent was built to house nuns only. It was established by eight nuns from France and has wonderful European architecture. Now it said to be about 70 nuns supporting themselves in divine devotion by managing dry field and dairy farms. I could not see any nuns themselves but workers in souvenir shop said that the reason is that they practice self-sufficiency. They keep the silence except for prayers and do not communicate with other visitor of the convent. In convent store you can buy cookies, candies, and dolls made by nuns. The Trappist cookies are one of Hokkaido's most famous gift items, loved by people for their distinctive European taste. I really enjoyed French Cake Madarena. There is really nice garden and serene surroundings. This peaceful place can set you calm and refresh your soul. The place is definitely worth a visit when in Hakodate.
8. Tokoro Shrine
9. Trappist Monasteries
10. Hakodate Orthodox Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By Arun714 - Hokkaido, Japan
If you visit Hakodate you must visit this church. Not only is it a rare building built in 1916 by the Russian Consulate, it is located near churches and temples and shrines of many other religions. This is a rare opportunity to see at first hand the religious freedom and open-hearted acceptance by the Japanese.
