Toyama-ken Gokoku Jinja

📍 Toyama, Toyama-shi Isobe-chō 1-1 · Toyama

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

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

History

Byakko

Toyama-ken Gokoku Jinja is a modern shrine located in Isobe-chō, Toyama. This shrine honors the spirits of war heroes from Toyama Prefecture who gave their precious lives for the nation. Since the Meiji era, it has played a role in consoling the souls of those who died in various military campaigns and wars, and passing down their achievements to future generations. The sacred grounds are enveloped in a solemn atmosphere, and many bereaved families and residents visit to offer prayers for peace. It is a shrine of special significance to the people of Toyama Prefecture, embodying gratitude toward the war heroes and prayers for peace.

Benefits

household safetynational prosperity and peacepeace and harmonywarding off misfortunebringing good fortune

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