Spirits for the Protection of the Nation
護国の英霊
Collective divine spirits enshrined at Gokoku-jinja to protect the nation
About
Alternate designation for the collective spirits of the war dead enshrined at Gokoku-jinja. See war-dead-spirits for full details.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Gokoku Shrine 札幌護国神社 | Hokkaido | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Spirits for the Protection of the Nation in Japanese mythology?
Spirits for the Protection of the Nation (護国の英霊) is Collective divine spirits enshrined at Gokoku-jinja to protect the nation. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Spirits for the Protection of the Nation?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Spirits for the Protection of the Nation, including Sapporo Gokoku Shrine.
What myths involve Spirits for the Protection of the Nation?
Spirits for the Protection of the Nation appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Collective divine spirits enshrined at Gokoku-jinja to protect the nation.