Kensha

Ako Oishi Shrine

赤穂大石神社

/ Ako Oishi Jinja

Admission
Free (museum: 450 yen)
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
8:30-17:00

Overview

Ako Oishi Shrine enshrines Oishi Kuranosuke and all 47 ronin of the famous Ako Incident (Chushingura), Japan's most celebrated tale of samurai loyalty. Built within the grounds of the former Ako Castle, the shrine is the focal point of the annual Gishi-sai festival on December 14.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1912 [Taisho 1]

Enshrines Oishi Yoshio (Kuranosuke) and the 47 ronin of Ako.

📄
Documented
1912

Source: Shrine records

Enshrined Deities

Oishi Yoshio
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.7561, 134.3889

Physical Address

131-7 Kamikariyo, Ako-shi, Hyogo

兵庫県赤穂市上仮屋131-7

Access

Banshu-Ako Station (JR Sanyo Line)

15 min walk

Hours

8:30-17:00

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Ako Oishi Shrine?

Ako Oishi Shrine enshrines Oishi Kuranosuke and all 47 ronin of the famous Ako Incident (Chushingura), Japan's most celebrated tale of samurai loyalty. Built within the grounds of the former Ako Castle, the shrine is the focal point of the annual Gishi-sai festival on December 14.

Where is Ako Oishi Shrine located?

Ako Oishi Shrine is located in Ako-shi, Hyogo. The full address is: 131-7 Kamikariyo, Ako-shi, Hyogo.