Jozankei Shrine — Attraction in Sapporo

We visited Jozankei Shrine first thing in the morning, and it felt like stepping into a quiet, sacred world. The snow-covered torii gate and shrine buildings gave the entire place a mysterious, almost magical aura. It was completely still—no other visitors around—just us, the fresh snow, and the silence of the forest.

The path leading up to the shrine was peaceful and undisturbed, and we took our time soaking in the atmosphere. The contrast of white snow against the dark wood and red accents of the shrine made for such a beautiful and calming scene. It felt like we were witnessing a side of Hokkaido that few get to see.

Though simple in design, the shrine held a certain quiet power. Standing there in the crisp morning air, it was easy to feel a deep connection with nature and the history of the place.

This wasn’t just another stop—it was a genuinely serene moment that...

A quiet, small but beautiful shrine. Some gold, wood and cloth pieces are displayed, the vibe is local and peaceful.

Would definitely recommend If you are already in Jozenjai, but doesn't justify going there just for the shrine.

Takes 15-30 minutes. There are a lot of other smaller shrines you can walk to, and there is a 1-1.5 hour walking trail in nature that starts from the shrine, very much...

I believed that visiting there in winter time will be much more romantic. It’s still nice in early Spring so that we could avoid the snowing weather. We got some snacks from the family mart on the opposite side of the road. It boosted our energy level. BTW, the Heinz onigini was interesting, its omelette rice flavour and it...