八幡神社

Japanese Name八幡神社
PrefectureHokkaido
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari Okami
Coordinates41.7411123, 140.9227925

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About this Shrine

Located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, Eight Humps Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and fertility. The shrine's unique architecture features an eight-humped stone torii gate, believed to symbolize the eight virtues of Inari. Visitors can explore the adjacent Sapporo Clock Tower and Sapporo Central Wholesale Market for a taste of the city's modern culture.

Cultural Significance

Eight Humps Shrine is an important site for the annual Higan festival, which celebrates the souls of ancestors. The shrine also hosts a summer festival, with stalls offering local specialties like crab and sake.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami

Location

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