Aomori Gokoku Shrine

青森縣護國神社

/ Aomori-ken Gokoku Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
30 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Aomori Prefecture's gokoku shrine, situated within the scenic Hirosaki Park grounds near the famous cherry blossom-lined Hirosaki Castle.

History

Founding

📄
Documented
1870

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Collective spirits of soldiers and civilians who died in service of the nation, enshrined at prefectural Gokoku-jinja

Blessings

Shrine Network

Gokoku regional_head

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

40.6067, 140.4612

Physical Address

1-3 Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori

青森県弘前市下白銀町1-3

Historical Province

Mutsu

Access

Hirosaki Station (JR Ou Line)

30 min walk

Hours

Open daily

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 Aomori Gokoku Shrine?

Aomori Prefecture's gokoku shrine, situated within the scenic Hirosaki Park grounds near the famous cherry blossom-lined Hirosaki Castle.

Where is Aomori Gokoku Shrine located?

Aomori Gokoku Shrine is located in Hirosaki, Aomori. The full address is: 1-3 Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki, Aomori.