Sumiyoshi Shrine
4.3 (1069)
2 Chome-5 Suminoe, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0014, Japan
Since ancient times, the Sumiyoshi Sanjin have been likened to the star located in the center of the Orion constellation. These three stars rise perpendicularly due east and set perpendicularly due west, so they served as guideposts for the voyages of envoys to Sui and Tang Dynasty at a time when there were no compasses. For this reason, he was worshiped as the god of navigation and the god of guidance. You can see the Orion constellation above the main shrine from the approach.
Duration: 00h15min
+81 134-23-0785
outdoor
free
24h
daytime
nighttime
temples
traditional
review(s)
1069 review(s)
Champika Thennakoon 3 months ago
Temple near Otaru station. Great view from temple of otaru sea.
Adeline Miao 4 months ago
I don't think it's an operating temple. I went yesterday, thinking it was sun, so I came bck again today, it's still closed. But the grounds were still well maintained, and felt peaceful and serene.
Ryan 8 months ago
Peaceful shrine with a dog statue you can use to pray for a safe birth.
Quyen Tran 10 months ago
Peaceful and quiet little shrine. Nothing extraordinary but worth dropping by to check it out if in the area.
Marri 2 years ago
It's peaceful & serene. Most beautiful shinto shrine in Otaru. Last days of Autumn Flower Purification Ceremony 📿⛩️ & 🎋Start of the New Year 2022