Ogamigawa Shrine - Hokkaido

Ogamigawa Shrine (大上川神社) is the main shrine of the town of Kamikawa. It is located at 25 Kita-machi in the town of Kamikawa in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its annual holiday is on July 16th.

大上川神社
Ogamigawa Shrine

Ogamigawa Shrine Details

Ogamigawa Shrine was founded in 1904. The settlers constructed a small shrine in Rubeshibe, serving as a place of worship. Since its establishment, the shrine has undergone several relocations, with the last being in 1932.

大上川神社
Ogamigawa Shrine - Kamikawa town, Hokkaido

Upon entering the shrine, you will discover a tranquil atmosphere that is perfect for quiet reflection and prayer. The shrine's architecture is of the Shinmei-zukuri style, which is the common shrine style in Hokkaido Prefecture. As you explore the grounds, you will come across several noteworthy monuments, including the Buraku Shrine Enshrinement MonumentJishin Monument, and Martyr Monument. There is also a smaller Inari Shrine inside the shrine grounds.

Ogamigawa Shrine's torii gate

Ogamigawa Shrine's chozuya

At present, the following are the enshrined deities in Ogamigawa ShrineAmenominakanushi no KamiAmaterasu Omikami, and Kami Yaimimi no Mikoto. These deities are worshipped by the local community and serve as the protectors of the town.

Ogamigawa Shrine Main Hall











Things to see in the Ogamigawa Shrine vicinity




Buraku Shrine Enshrinement Monument

稲荷神社
The Inari Shrine (稲荷神社) on the shrine grounds

Ogamigawa Shrine Komainu

Ogamigawa Shrine komainu

Ogamigawa Shrine a-gyo

Ogamigawa Shrine un-gyo

Ogamigawa Shrine serves over 2,550 households in town and the surrounding area. At present, it has a total area of 109 square meters. Visitors can witness firsthand the strong relationship that the locals have with this sacred site.

Team Nicerio visits Ogamigawa Shrine





My family and I visited Ogamigawa Shrine for the first time last September 17, 2022, during our 3-day Respect for the Aged Day Road Trip
It was my 320th day in Japan as an ALT under the JET ProgrammeAs part of our family tradition of visiting any religious building for the first time, we paid our respects and offered a prayer. Before leaving, we also made 3 wishes.

Ogamigawa Shrine Fees

It’s FREE to enter and explore Ogamigawa Shrine grounds. There is also a parking area near the shrine office.

Ogamigawa Shrine Operating Hours

Ogamigawa Shrine is open 24/7 but the shrine office is only available from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Why visit the Ogamigawa Shrine?

Ogamigawa Shrine is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the town of Kamikawa in Hokkaido Prefecture. Whether you are a spiritual seeker or simply looking to experience the rich culture and history of the region, this shrine offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Aside from that, you can also get a goshuin here for your collection.

Getting to Ogamigawa Shrine:

By Train:

From Asahikawa Station, board the Sekihoku Line and get off at Kamikawa Station. From there, you need to walk 800 meters going to Ogamigawa Shrine.


Travel time: 1 hour and 23 minutes
Fare: 
1290 yen

By Bus:

From Asahikawa Station, board the Dohoku Bus # 81 Sounkyo Line and board down at Kamikawamorinoterasu in the town of Kamikawa. From there, you need to walk 700 meters going to Ogamigawa Shrine.

Travel time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Fare: 1,280 yen

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Comments

  1. I like the facade of this shrine.

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    1. Me too. I like the facade of Ogamigawa Shrine. I also like its komainu.

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