Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
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.