Hakodate Hachiman Shrine is located in Yachigashira-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido, and is a popular spot that attracts many worshippers from all over the country during the New Year's visit season. One of its attractions is its long history, founded in 1445, and the fact that you can experience the traditional culture that has continued since the Muromachi period. The main deities enshrined are Shindawake no Mikoto, who is said to bring luck in games and ward off evil, Sumiyoshi Okami, who protects safety at sea, and Kotohira Okami, the god of navigation, and it is said to bring various benefits to those who visit. It is also known for the special goshuin stamps that are awarded during the New Year's visit period, making it a must-see shrine for goshuin stamp collectors. Another attraction is that you can visit the shrine while feeling the pure air of the new year in the beautiful nature surrounded by Mt. Hakodate. At night, the grounds are sometimes fantastically lit up, creating a mystical atmosphere that is different from the daytime. In addition, the shrine building, with its unique architectural style called Seitei Hachimune-zukuri, is one of the highlights, and it is highly rated by tourists as a place where you can feel the harmony of history and beauty. As such, Hakodate Hachiman Shrine is an ideal spot for a New Year's visit due to its historical value, natural environment, and many blessings.