Naishishosha (Gokoku)

Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine

北海道護國神社

/ Hokkaido Gokoku Jinja

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

Overview

Hokkaido's prefectural gokoku (nation-protecting) shrine, dedicated to the spirits of war dead from the prefecture.

History

Founding

📄
Documented
1902

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

43.7640, 142.3580

Physical Address

1 Hanasaki-cho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido

北海道旭川市花咲町1丁目

Historical Province

Ezo

Access

Asahikawa Station (JR Hakodate/Soya Line)

20 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 Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine?

Hokkaido's prefectural gokoku (nation-protecting) shrine, dedicated to the spirits of war dead from the prefecture.

Where is Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine located?

Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine is located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. The full address is: 1 Hanasaki-cho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido.