Gokokujainja
📍 Yamagata, Yakushicho 2-8-75 · Yamagata, Yamagata-shi
📿 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
Gokokujainja is enshrined in Yamagata-shi and is a shrine that enshrines the spirits of those who sacrificed their precious lives to protect the nation. It bears the important role of comforting the spirits of those from Yamagata Prefecture who died in wars since the Meiji period and transmitting their achievements to future generations. Visitors continue to worship with prayers for peace and gratitude, and in the quiet grounds, reverence for the spirits and wishes for peace are held dear. As a sacred place praying for national peace and world peace, it continues to be loved by many.
Benefits
national peace and stabilityworld peacehousehold safetyheart's desire fulfillmentevil ward-offfortune attractionspirit consolation
