Matsue Gokoku Shrine

Matsue Gokoku Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
20 min walk
Horaires
9:00–17:00

Vue d'ensemble

Matsue Gokoku Shrine in Matsue, Shimane, is a betsu-hyou shrine established in 1938 to enshrine the war dead from the prefecture. The shrine is located within the grounds of Matsue Castle — one of Japan's twelve surviving original castle keeps and a National Treasure — giving it a uniquely historic setting. Its placement within the castle grounds reflects the close historical connection between military heritage and memorial worship in the modern period.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
1938 [昭和13年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
1938

Divinites venerees

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Gokoku prefectural_branch

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.4750, 133.0508

Physical Address

1-15 Tono-machi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887

Province historique

Izumo / Iwami / Oki

Acces

Matsue Station

20 min walk

Horaires

9:00–17:00

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 Matsue Gokoku Shrine?

Matsue Gokoku Shrine in Matsue, Shimane, is a betsu-hyou shrine established in 1938 to enshrine the war dead from the prefecture. The shrine is located within the grounds of Matsue Castle — one of Japan's twelve surviving original castle keeps and a National Treasure — giving it a uniquely historic setting. Its placement within the castle grounds reflects the close historical connection between military heritage and memorial worship in the modern period.

Where is Matsue Gokoku Shrine located?

Matsue Gokoku Shrine is located in Matsue, Shimane. The full address is: 1-15 Tono-machi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887.