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.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 41.7411123, 140.9227925
Visitor tip
For a unique shopping experience, visit the nearby Sapporo Central Wholesale Market on Sundays and weekdays during certain hours to see vendors dressed in traditional clothing selling fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
Cultural notes
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.
Historical note
Founded in 1858 by a group of fishermen who prayed for good fortune after finding an eight-humped stone torii gate at sea.