Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
北海道護國神社
Gifu Gokoku Shrine
Gifu Gokoku Shrine stands at the northern foot of Kinkazan — the hill crowned by Gifu Castle — enshrining approximately 37,800 spirits of those from the Gifu, Chuno, and Tono regions who died in national service from the Boshin War through World War II. Completed in November 1940, it was briefly renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" during the Allied Occupation (1948–1953) before reverting to its original name. The shrine grounds are celebrated as one of the city's finest cherry blossom sites, and received an imperial visit in 1962.
Main buildings completed and formal enshrining ceremony performed (approximately 37,800 spirits).
Renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" under Allied Occupation authorities.
Restored to original name "Gifu Gokoku Shrine" following Japan's regained sovereignty.
Emperor Showa and Empress Nagako make an imperial visit.
Location Coordinates
35.4354, 136.7756
393 Mitarai, Gifu-shi, Gifu
Mino / Hida
Gifu Station (JR Tokaido Line)
Dawn to dusk
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Gifu Gokoku Shrine stands at the northern foot of Kinkazan — the hill crowned by Gifu Castle — enshrining approximately 37,800 spirits of those from the Gifu, Chuno, and Tono regions who died in national service from the Boshin War through World War II. Completed in November 1940, it was briefly renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" during the Allied Occupation (1948–1953) before reverting to its original name. The shrine grounds are celebrated as one of the city's finest cherry blossom sites, and received an imperial visit in 1962.
Gifu Gokoku Shrine is located in Gifu-shi, Gifu. The full address is: 393 Mitarai, Gifu-shi, Gifu.