Hokkaido Jingu, the main guardian shrine of Hokkaido, is deeply connected to the lives of the local people, bustling with visitors for cherry blossom viewing and the first shrine visit of the New Year. This spot, especially familiar to Sapporo citizens, has become a hot topic as a user has recreated it in the game "Minecraft."

Source: @Mecyan16 on X

A level of detail that surprised even the staff at Hokkaido Shrine

This creation garnered comments on social media like "It looks like a photo" and "Incredible level of detail." The buzz reached the official X account of Hokkaido Shrine, where the staff expressed their astonishment.

Minecraftってここまで再現できるんですか！？
最初写真かと思いました…凄いですねっ https://t.co/XdCwafb2uP

— 北海道神宮 / HOKKAIDO-JINGU【公式】 (@hokkaido_jingu) April 19, 2024

Comparing it with actual photos

Just how accurate is the recreation? We compared it with photos of the real Hokkaido Shrine.

Left: Minecraft creation Right: Actual photo

Comparing them side-by-side, it looks just like the real thing! The high level of detail is truly impressive. When you visit Hokkaido Shrine, be sure to compare it with your own eyes.

An architectural work crafted with affection

We spoke with the creator, Mecyan, who told us that this Hokkaido Shrine was built by a team of members who regularly enjoy building in Minecraft. They have a fondness for Japanese architectural styles and buildings in Hokkaido, and have also built the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade and Otaru's Asari Station in Minecraft.

A recreation of Asari Station in Otaru

The photo-realistic quality of their work conveys their love for each building. We look forward to seeing what kind of creations they will come up with next.