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A Must-Try! Hokkaido Jingu Shrine's "Ezo Squirrel Omikuji" is Incredibly Cute
At Hokkaido Jingu Shrine in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, a new type of omikuji (fortune slip) that became available on November 1st is causing a huge buzz, with people saying, "It's too cute!" and "I definitely want to go get one." What kind of omikuji is it? We went to find out for ourselves.
The Adorable Ceramic "Ezo Squirrel Omikuji"
It's called the "Ezo Squirrel Omikuji." Inside a palm-sized ceramic Ezo squirrel (Hokkaido squirrel) is a fortune slip. The offering fee is 500 yen. When you insert a 500-yen coin, a capsule containing the squirrel figure appears. There are four types in total—red, yellow, blue, and a secret one—so which squirrel you get is a surprise.
The Ezo squirrel holding a torii gate is so cute! There are four types in total: red, yellow, blue, and a secret one.
The "Ezo Squirrel Omikuji" that comes out has an indescribably cute, charming shape. And don't worry, you can take out the fortune slip without breaking the squirrel. Just peel off the sticker on the bottom, and the slip comes out smoothly.
The back of the Ezo squirrel is somehow adorable too...
Available at Hokkaido Jingu Shrine! You Might Even See a Real Ezo Squirrel!?
The "Ezo Squirrel Omikuji" is so cute you'll want to display it. Be sure to try it when you visit the shrine. Furthermore, Hokkaido Jingu Shrine is also a habitat for wild Ezo squirrels, so if you're lucky, you might encounter a real one on the shrine grounds.
*Due to its popularity, the "Ezo Squirrel Omikuji" may have purchase limits or be temporarily unavailable. Please check the official Hokkaido Jingu Shrine X account for the latest information.
Hokkaido Jingu Shrine
■Opening Hours: [Typical Year]
Nov 1 - Feb 28 (or 29): 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mar 1 - Mar 31: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Apr 1 - Oct 31: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Special hours apply during the New Year period.
