Hokkaido Gokoku Jinja

The Gokoku Jinja in Asahikawa is a sacred place that enshrine the spirits of heroes who walked alongside Hokkaido's development. It plays an important role in consoling the souls of those who dedicated themselves to the nation in wars from the Meiji period onward and offering prayers for peace. Located in Asahikawa, a central city of Hokkaido, it has become a place where many people learn the importance of peace without allowing the memory of war to fade. During cherry blossom season, beautiful flowers bloom, allowing visitors to simultaneously feel the preciousness of life and the beauty of nature in a spiritually cleansing space. It is a place to pray for gratitude to the war dead and hope for the future.