Located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, 上野幌神社 (Kashimayama) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deity Kashimayama Yatagarasu, a revered bird-like kami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a large torii gate and a wooden main hall adorned with intricately carved shoji screens. The shrine is particularly famous for its annual Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival in spring, where visitors can admire the blooming sakura trees surrounding the shrine grounds.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kashimayama Yatagarasu
- 祀られている神
- Kashimayama Yatagarasu, Inari Ōnoimatsuyaki
- 座標
- 43.0176582, 141.4827705
参拝のヒント
For a unique experience, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds and enjoy the serene atmosphere. Be sure to take a photo in front of the large torii gate with the surrounding sakura trees.
文化的背景
Kashimayama Yatagarasu is believed to be a messenger kami, associated with fertility and prosperity. The shrine's Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival is also connected to the mythology of the yurei (ghosts), which are said to appear during this time as spirits of deceased women.
歴史
Established during the Meiji period (1868-1912), the shrine has undergone significant renovations and expansions to accommodate modern needs while preserving its traditional architecture.