Miyazaki-ken Gokoku Jinja

📍 Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture · Miyazaki

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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

Miyazaki-ken Gokoku Jinja is a shrine enshrining war dead from Miyazaki Prefecture who offered their precious lives for their homeland. Situated in a serene precincts adjacent to Miyazaki Jingu, it is a sacred place where prayers for the consolation of the spirits and wishes for peace are offered. As a spiritual support for the people alongside post-war reconstruction, it is now visited by many worshippers seeking to pray for peace and family safety. In spring, beautiful cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, with many people enjoying the flowers while offering gratitude to the spirits and prayers for peace, making it a place beloved by the prefectural community.

Benefits

peace prayerfamily safetywarding off evilwish fulfillmentspirit consolationnational stability

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