⛩️ Yukura Shrine

Yukura Shrine is located in the hot spring area of Yunokawa in Hakodate, Hokkaido. There are many legends here about using hot spring therapy to heal ailments, and it is said to have special divine powers related to hot springs and medicine. It is widely revered for blessings of health and longevity, marital harmony, and smooth childbirth; it is also worshipped as a deity that protects against poor harvests, promotes business prosperity, helps in forming good relationships, and aids in child-rearing, earning it a strong following among the people. Due to the deep connection between the deity enshrined at Yukura Shrine and "rabbits," many rabbit-shaped items can be found within the shrine grounds. Above the offering box, there is a wooden carved rabbit held by the enshrined deity, and next to the main hall, there is a "Nuru Usagi" (petting rabbit). It is said that if you pet it while making a wish, your wish will come true. Additionally, there is a "Healing Mallet" that can fulfill wishes for healing and a white rabbit known as "Temari Usagi," with colorful Temari signs also being a popular photo spot. The types of omikuji (fortune slips) are also quite diverse, including "Usagi Omikuji" (rabbit fortune) and "Ika Omikuji" (squid fortune) designed with Hakodate's specialty, squid.

Many legends about the healing powers of hot springs revolve around a shrine believed to possess special divine powers related to hot springs and medicine. This shrine is known for blessing health and longevity, marital harmony, smooth childbirth, bountiful harvests, prosperous businesses, good relationships, and child-rearing. Due to the deep connection between the deity enshrined at Yuzukura Shrine and "rabbits," there are many rabbit-shaped items within the shrine grounds. There is the "Nuru Usagi" (petting rabbit), where one can stroke a rabbit while making a wish, and it is said that wishes can come true. Additionally, there are the "Healing Mallet" and "Temari Usagi," which are believed to fulfill healing wishes, along with popular photo spots. The variety of fortunes is also rich, featuring "Usagi Omikuji" (rabbit fortunes) and "Ika Omikuji" (squid fortunes) designed with the local specialty of Hakodate, squid.