Aomori Prefecture Gokoku Jinja
📍 Aomori, Hirosaki · 1-3 Shimoshiraganecho
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Aomori Prefecture Gokoku Jinja is a shrine that enshrines the spirits of those who gave their precious lives for their homeland. Enshrined in a quiet environment in Hirosaki, many people visit with feelings of gratitude. As a Gokoku Shrine, it plays an important role in fostering prayers for peace and love of one's homeland. The grounds are enveloped in a solemn atmosphere; visiting the shrine naturally brings one to stand with upright posture. The shrine continues to watch over the peace and development of Aomori Prefecture, serving as an irreplaceable sacred place for its people.
Benefits
household safetyprayer for peacelove of homelandprotection from misfortunegood fortunerealization of wishes