Gokoku-jinja

Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine

石川護國神社

/ Ishikawa Gokoku Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk

Overview

Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine was established on December 15, 1870, by Maeda Yoshiyasu, 14th lord of Kaga Domain, to honor 107 soldiers who died fighting in the Boshin War. Originally a shokonsha (spirit-summoning shrine) on Mount Utatsu, it was relocated in 1935 to a spacious site adjacent to Kenrokuen Garden on the former Imperial Army drill grounds, and renamed to its present designation in 1939. The shrine today enshrines 44,832 spirits from Ishikawa Prefecture who gave their lives in Japan's modern conflicts.

History

Founding

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Documented
1870
1870

Founded by Maeda Yoshiyasu on Mt. Utatsu to enshrine 107 Boshin War casualties of Kaga Domain.

1935

Relocated to present site adjacent to Kenrokuen Garden on former Imperial Army drill grounds.

1939

Renamed Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine by ministerial order as part of nationwide gokoku-jinja system reorganization.

Enshrined Deities

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Spirits of the War Dead
primary Deity

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

Blessings

National Protection Peace

Shrine Network

Gokoku Prefectural gokoku shrine

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.5611, 136.6694

Physical Address

4-18-1 Ishibiki, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa

石川県金沢市石引4丁目18-1

Historical Province

Kaga / Noto

Access

Kanazawa Station (JR Hokuriku 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 Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine?

Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine was established on December 15, 1870, by Maeda Yoshiyasu, 14th lord of Kaga Domain, to honor 107 soldiers who died fighting in the Boshin War. Originally a shokonsha (spirit-summoning shrine) on Mount Utatsu, it was relocated in 1935 to a spacious site adjacent to Kenrokuen Garden on the former Imperial Army drill grounds, and renamed to its present designation in 1939. The shrine today enshrines 44,832 spirits from Ishikawa Prefecture who gave their lives in Japan's modern conflicts.

Where is Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine located?

Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine is located in Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa. The full address is: 4-18-1 Ishibiki, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa.