Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Fukui Shrine
福井神社
/ Fukui Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Fukui Shrine, established in 1943, enshrines Matsudaira Yoshinaga (Shungaku, 1828–1890), the reform-minded 16th lord of Fukui Domain and one of the "Four Wise Lords" of the Bakumatsu era. It holds the distinction of being the last shrine in all of Japan to receive the imperial betsugaku kanpei-sha designation. Just two years after its founding, the original wooden main hall was destroyed in the Fukui air raids of July 19, 1945; it was dramatically rebuilt in 1957 in a modernist concrete design that has since been recognized by DOCOMOMO Japan (2022) as a significant work of Japanese modernist architecture.
History
Founding
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Documented
1943 1943
Fukui Shrine established; receives last-ever betsugaku kanpei-sha designation, enshrining Matsudaira Yoshinaga (Shungaku).
1945
Original main hall destroyed in the Fukui air raids of July 19.
1957
Rebuilt in modernist reinforced-concrete design by architect Igarashi Nao of Fukui University.
2022
Designated by DOCOMOMO Japan as a significant work of Japanese modernist architecture.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
16th lord of Fukui (Echizen) domain (1828–1890); last major lord of Fukui; reformist daimyo and political figure in the Meiji era
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.0654, 136.2184
Physical Address
3-16-1 Ote, Fukui-shi, Fukui
福井県福井市大手3丁目16-1
Historical Province
Echizen / Wakasa
Access
Fukui Station (JR Hokuriku Line)
5 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
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 Fukui Shrine?
Fukui Shrine, established in 1943, enshrines Matsudaira Yoshinaga (Shungaku, 1828–1890), the reform-minded 16th lord of Fukui Domain and one of the "Four Wise Lords" of the Bakumatsu era. It holds the distinction of being the last shrine in all of Japan to receive the imperial betsugaku kanpei-sha designation. Just two years after its founding, the original wooden main hall was destroyed in the Fukui air raids of July 19, 1945; it was dramatically rebuilt in 1957 in a modernist concrete design that has since been recognized by DOCOMOMO Japan (2022) as a significant work of Japanese modernist architecture.
Where is Fukui Shrine located?
Fukui Shrine is located in Fukui-shi, Fukui. The full address is: 3-16-1 Ote, Fukui-shi, Fukui.