Matsue Gokoku Jinja

📍 Shimane, Matsue · 1-15 Tono-cho, Matsue, Shimane

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Matsue Gokoku Jinja enshrines spirits of those who sacrificed for the nation. The white fox spirit understands the profound weight of honored duty. Through time's passage, crucial memories must endure. These selfless spirits' wishes ensure today's peace. Silent gratitude saturates this sanctuary, reminding visitors that peace requires the courage of those who came before, their essential sacrifice illuminating the present.

Benefits

spirit protectionpeace prayernational peace

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