Iwakuni Gokoku Shrine
📍 Yamaguchi, Iwakuni · 6-12-23 Ima-tsu, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi 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
The Iwakuni Gokoku Shrine gathers the spirits of the fallen and answers prayers for national peace and stability. Through the ages, it has become a beacon of solace and hope, transforming sorrow into peaceful remembrance. Each visitor brings sincere wishes for harmony and safety, their prayers ascending to the heavens. This sacred ground embodies the nation's eternal quest for peace and tranquility.
Benefits
peace blessingspirit reposenational peace