Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
北海道護國神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Gokoku National Protection
Gokoku-jinja
Gifu Gokoku Shrine
岐阜護國神社
/ Gifu Gokoku Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Gifu Gokoku Shrine stands at the northern foot of Kinkazan — the hill crowned by Gifu Castle — enshrining approximately 37,800 spirits of those from the Gifu, Chuno, and Tono regions who died in national service from the Boshin War through World War II. Completed in November 1940, it was briefly renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" during the Allied Occupation (1948–1953) before reverting to its original name. The shrine grounds are celebrated as one of the city's finest cherry blossom sites, and received an imperial visit in 1962.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1940 1940
Main buildings completed and formal enshrining ceremony performed (approximately 37,800 spirits).
1948
Renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" under Allied Occupation authorities.
1953
Restored to original name "Gifu Gokoku Shrine" following Japan's regained sovereignty.
1962
Emperor Showa and Empress Nagako make an imperial visit.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Collective spirits of soldiers and civilians who died in service of the nation, enshrined at prefectural Gokoku-jinja
Blessings
Shrine Network
Gokoku Prefectural gokoku shrine
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.4354, 136.7756
Physical Address
393 Mitarai, Gifu-shi, Gifu
岐阜県岐阜市御手洗393
Historical Province
Mino / Hida
Access
Gifu Station (JR Tokaido Line)
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 Gifu Gokoku Shrine?
Gifu Gokoku Shrine stands at the northern foot of Kinkazan — the hill crowned by Gifu Castle — enshrining approximately 37,800 spirits of those from the Gifu, Chuno, and Tono regions who died in national service from the Boshin War through World War II. Completed in November 1940, it was briefly renamed "Mino Goryo Shrine" during the Allied Occupation (1948–1953) before reverting to its original name. The shrine grounds are celebrated as one of the city's finest cherry blossom sites, and received an imperial visit in 1962.
Where is Gifu Gokoku Shrine located?
Gifu Gokoku Shrine is located in Gifu-shi, Gifu. The full address is: 393 Mitarai, Gifu-shi, Gifu.