Sumiyoshi Shrine: Day Trip from Sapporo (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sumiyoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Otaru, Hokkaido, about 31 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 住吉神社 |
| Location | Otaru, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Otaru Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 547 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 841 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1868 |
| Designations | Designated Historic Landmark of Otaru City |
| Coordinates | 43.18294, 141.00322 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.otarusumiyoshijinja.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minami-Otaru Station, about 0.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (住吉神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Honganji otaru betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryūtoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Otaru Music Box Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Otaru Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Suitengū Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.