[Hokkaido ]10 recommended power spots! Recharge your batteries in the great outdoors and at shrines!

"Hokkaido Jingu "is called the strongest power spot in Sapporo. In the 2nd year of Meiji Era (1869), by the word of Emperor Meiji, three deities, Okunitama-gami, Onamusagami, and Shohikono-gami, were enshrined as the three pioneer deities. These three Kaitakushi deities are enshrined as the gods who protect the whole Hokkaido and the god of pioneering. Since many blessings such as the fulfillment of one's heart's desire, the fulfillment of love, and business prosperity can be obtained, why not visit the shrine when you have a wish that you want to make come true?
"Hokkaido Jingu "is located in Maruyama Park, which is easily accessible from Sapporo Station, and Maruyama Zoo, a tourist attraction, is nearby, making it easy to stop by during a trip to Hokkaido.

Address: 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Fee: Free of charge

"Biei Shrine "is located in Biei-cho, famous for "Shirogane Aoi Ike " "Biei Shrine "was built in 1896 by settlers from Wakayama. It enshrines the deities Izanaki and Izanami. "Biei-jinja Shrine "is said to be one of the three major power spots in Hokkaido and is beneficial for the fulfillment of love.
The decoration in front of the wooden plaque of "Biei Shrine "on the front of the main shrine is heart-shaped. This heart-shaped decoration can be seen throughout the shrine grounds, and it is said that the more you find this heart, the more luck you will have in love. The Nachi-Biei Fire Festival ", which is modeled after the fire festival held at Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine ", is held every year in July, in honor of the fact that it was built by settlers from Wakayama Prefecture. Why not visit this festival in combination with "Aoi Ike "in Biei, a famous sightseeing spot?

Address: 4-701-23 Higashi-machi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun
Fee: Free of charge

"Floating on Lake Toya ", "Nakashima "is said to be one of the three major power spots in Hokkaido along with "Hokkaido Shrine "and "Biei Shrine ". "Nakajima "is not one island, but four islands, Oshima, Bentenjima, Kannonjima, and Manjujima, collectively called "Nakajima ". You can cross to one of the four islands "Oshima "by boat. The view of Lake Toya from the boat is also beautiful, and you can enjoy the reflection of the sky and lakeside trees on the calm surface of the lake.
"Oshima "is home to a sacred tree, the "Unkuru-Setona Katsura Tree ". This tree, which has two branches from one trunk, has an anecdote about the Ainu maiden Unkuru and the warrior Setona, who were united in the shape of a Katsura tree. It is a power spot for marriage, so visiting as a couple is recommended.

Residence: Nakajima, Janggyo-cho, Ariju-gun
Cruise fare: Adults 1,500 yen / Children (elementary school students) 750 yen

The "Haru elm tree "in Toyokoro Town stands quietly in the middle of a wide plain. At first glance, it appears to be a single tree with spreading branches, but it is actually two trees standing close together. The trees are estimated to be 140 years old and are called a power spot for love because of the way they have stood for a long time supporting each other.
The fresh green summer, covered with green leaves, is beautiful, but the "Haru elm trees standing on the pure white plains "are also fantastic and very beautiful. This is a spot that couples should visit together to make it last longer.

Address：Horooka, Toyokoro Town
Fee: Free of charge

"Cape Enrum "is a land-locked island on the Samani Coast and is registered as a UNESCO World Geopark. "There is an observatory on top of Cape Enrum ", so you can look over the Samani Coast. Made of igneous rock "Cape Enrum "took its present shape when magma entered the strata and was scraped by wind and rain over a long period of time along with the process of uplifting the land.
From the top of the cape, looking across the Samani Coast to Mt. Apoi, part of the Hidaka Mountains, you can feel the power of Mother Nature. At sunset, the sky over "Cape Enrum "turns red, and you can see a view that will give you even more power.

Address: Aisho-cho, Samani-cho, Samani-gun
Fee: Free of charge

"Kaminoko-ike "is a beautiful pond with clear blue water, which is fed by underground water from Lake Mashu. It is named "God's Child Pond "according to the legend that subterranean water from Lake Mashu, called "Kamuito = Lake of God "in Ainu language, flows through it. The sight of fallen trees lying undead under the blue surface of the water is as beautiful as "God's Child ".
The water temperature is as low as 8°C year-round and the area is surrounded by trees, so the air is cool and cool. Breathe in the cool air and take a good look at "God's Child Pond ", which is so clear that you feel as if you are being sucked into it, and purify yourself of the stresses of everyday life.

Residence: Kiyosumi, Kiyosato-cho, Shari-gun
Fee: Free of charge

"Obihiro Shrine "was opened in 1908 by enshrining the spirit of the three Kaitakushi deities enshrined at "Hokkaido Jingu Shrine ". "Since the shrine enshrines the same three Kaitakushi deities as the Hokkaido Shrine ", it offers all kinds of blessings, such as the fulfillment of one's heart's desire. Among them, "Obihiro Shrine "is said to be beneficial for traffic safety, as its precincts face National Route 38, a key distribution route in Obihiro City. Also, "Obihiro Shrine "is said to be beneficial for love fulfillment because the leaves of the sacred tree are heart-shaped.
Recently, the flower hand-watering station has been decorated with colorful flowers, and the fluffy and cute birds "seen during the winter season, the striped eagles ", have also been attracting a lot of attention. Feel the power of the three pioneering deities and be healed by the beautiful flower hand-watering basin and the adorable striped eagles.

Address: 2-1, Higashi 3-jo Minami 2-chome, Obihiro City
Fee: Free of charge

"Asahidake ", one of the Daisetsuzan Mountains, can be reached by a ropeway to an altitude of 1,600 meters. "Asahidake "is called "Kamuimintara = Garden of the Gods "in Ainu language, and you can enjoy lovely alpine plants and beautiful autumn leaves, and feel the power of nature. It takes about 30 minutes from the Sugatami Ropeway Station to the promenade, and the two ponds that can be seen from the third viewing platform are "Husband and Wife Ponds ".
The large pond is called "Kagami-ike "and the small pond is called "Suribachiike ". Together, these two ponds are called "Couple Pond ". The cobalt blue surface of the water is so beautiful that you feel as if you are being absorbed into it. As the name "suggests, couples and married couples visiting "are likely to enjoy long-lasting happiness together.

Address: Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
Fee: Adults 2,200-3,200 yen / Children 1,500-1,600 yen
*Rates vary depending on the time of year.

"Lake Shikaribetsu "was formed by an eruption about 30,000 years ago that choked off a river, and is a spot where you can feel the history of the earth. ""Bentenjima ", which floats in Lake Shikaribetsu ", is considered a power spot. "Bentenjima "is a small island with a circumference of about 20 meters, but a torii gate has been built and it enshrines the goddess Benten. "Lake Shikaribetsu "can be toured by sightseeing boat, but "Bentenjima "does not have a landing place and is not accessible.
Enjoy "Lake Shikaribetsu "surrounded by virgin forest from the boat and visit "Bentenjima "to pay a visit to Benten-sama. "Just visiting Lake Shikaribetsu "will surely heal you with the power of nature.

Residence: Lake Rambetsu, Kitakamaku, Kagami-cho
Cruise fare: Adults 1,100 yen / Children (elementary school students) 550 yen

"In the town of Toma, where the Toma limestone cave "is located, there is a legend of a dragon god, who is said to have appeared out of the clouds and wished for the development of the land of Toma, with two dragons as his guardian gods. It is said that those two dragons are resting at "Toma Shonnyudo ". "At the time of its discovery, the shape of the cave at "looked like two dragons resting close together, and thus the cave became known as a power spot for the fulfillment of love and marriage.
A dragon god shrine is also set up in the cave, so couples can pay their respects. The limestone caves, which were formed over a long period of time since the Jurassic period, are also a great place for a date because you can enjoy the feeling of exploration.

Residence：Kaimei 4-ku, Dangma-cho, Kamikawa-gun
Admission: Adults (high school students and older) 600 yen / Children 400 yen

We have introduced 10 power spots in Hokkaido. Hokkaido is not only home to unspoiled nature, but also to places where the culture and legends of the Ainu tribe and pioneer immigrants remain. While it is fun to visit major sightseeing spots in Hokkaido, why not visit the power spots to recharge your batteries?