Fukushima Gokoku Jinja

📍 Fukushima, Fukushima · Yamaguchi Terasaka 1, Fukushima

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About

Founded 1879年（明治12年）

Enshrined 護国の御英霊, 天照皇大御神

Rank 内務大臣指定護国神社

Festival 4月23日（春季例大祭）・9月23日（秋季例大祭）

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Hours

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Fee

¥300

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Available

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History

Fukushima Gokoku Jinja is a Gokoku shrine dedicated to honoring the heroic spirits of those who gave their lives for the nation. Situated in Yamaguchi, it plays an important role in consoling the spirits of those from Fukushima Prefecture who fell in war and in praying for peace. Gokoku shrines are established in each prefecture, where people pay their respects with gratitude for and remembrance of those who dedicated their lives to their homeland. Together with prayers for peace, it serves as a place to deepen local and family affection, cherished by many.

Benefits

prayer for peaceconsolation of heroic spiritsprotection of homelandfamily safetynational tranquilityprayer for victorymemorial servicespeace preservation