Oyachi Shrine
大谷地神社
Oyachi Shrine is a small, green sanctuary in Sapporo, known for its unique heart-shaped sacred tree.
What it is
- A shrine dedicated to Okunitama, Onamuchi, and Sukunahikona.
- Founded in 1894 as a small shrine by the Atsubetsu River.
- Became an authorized shrine in 1897.
- Main shrine building completed in 1900.
What to see
- Todomatsu and Karamatsu trees, preserved by Sapporo City.
- A heart-shaped tree stump, 40 centimeters in diameter.
- Heart-shaped ema popular with young couples.
- The shrine is on a small hill, surrounded by greenery.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
北海道札幌市厚別区大谷地西2丁目2番1号 Open in Google Maps
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