Gokoku-jinja

Gifu Gokoku Shrine

Gifu Gokoku Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

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.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
1940
1940

Main buildings completed and formal enshrining ceremony performed (approximately 37,800 spirits).

1948

Renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" under Allied Occupation authorities.

1953

Restored to original name "Gifu Gokoku Shrine" following Japan's regained sovereignty.

1962

Emperor Showa and Empress Nagako make an imperial visit.

Divinites venerees

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Gokoku Prefectural gokoku shrine

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.4354, 136.7756

Physical Address

393 Mitarai, Gifu-shi, Gifu

Province historique

Mino / Hida

Acces

Gifu Station (JR Tokaido Line)

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is 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.

Where is Gifu Gokoku Shrine located?

Gifu Gokoku Shrine is located in Gifu-shi, Gifu. The full address is: 393 Mitarai, Gifu-shi, Gifu.