Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
北海道護國神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Gokoku National Protection
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
広島護國神社
/ Hiroshima Gokoku Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
20 min walk
Hours
9:00–16:30
Overview
Located within the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, this shrine was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945 and rebuilt in 1956. It is the most-visited shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture during the New Year period.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1868 [明治元年]
Destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945; rebuilt within Hiroshima Castle grounds in 1956.
📄
Documented
1868 1945📄Documented
Original shrine destroyed by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
1956📄Documented
Rebuilt within the grounds of Hiroshima Castle.
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 prefectural_branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.4028, 132.4594
Physical Address
21-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-0011
〒730-0011 広島県広島市中区基町21-2
Historical Province
Aki / Bingo
Access
Hiroshima Station (JR San'yo Shinkansen)
20 min walk
Hours
9:00–16:30
Bus
Bus to Hiroshima Castle, 10 min walk
Best Times to Visit
New Year
Accessibility
Accessible
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Hiroshima's most visited shrine for New Year, rebuilt after the atomic bombing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine?
Located within the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, this shrine was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945 and rebuilt in 1956. It is the most-visited shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture during the New Year period.
Where is Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine located?
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is located in Hiroshima, Hiroshima. The full address is: 21-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-0011.