Hamada Gokoku Shrine
📍 Shimane, Hamada · 123-10 Tonomachi, Hamada City, Shimane
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
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
This shrine honors those who sacrificed their lives for Japan. It stands as a sacred memorial to fallen heroes, where families and citizens gather to offer prayers for peace and remember those who dedicated their lives to the nation's welfare. The shrine embodies the Japanese spirit of honoring ancestors and cherishing peace.
Benefits
National protectionPeace prayerFallen hero remembrance