Suwa Gokoku Shrine
📍 Nagano, Suwa · 1-20-1 Takashima, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
This shrine honors the spirits of those who gave their lives for the nation, enshrining prayers for lasting peace. Visitors come to remember the sorrows of war and commit themselves to preventing such tragedy from recurring.
Benefits
National protectionPeace prayerWar memorial