Iwate Gokoku Shrine

岩手護国神社

/ Iwate Gokoku Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Iwate Prefecture's gokoku shrine, dedicated to the war dead from the prefecture.

History

Founding

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Documented
1869

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

39.6880, 141.1550

Physical Address

13-1 Hachiman-cho, Morioka, Iwate

岩手県盛岡市八幡町13-1

Historical Province

Mutsu (Rikuchu)

Access

Morioka Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen)

Hours

Open daily

Bus

Bus from Morioka Station

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 Iwate Gokoku Shrine?

Iwate Prefecture's gokoku shrine, dedicated to the war dead from the prefecture.

Where is Iwate Gokoku Shrine located?

Iwate Gokoku Shrine is located in Morioka, Iwate. The full address is: 13-1 Hachiman-cho, Morioka, Iwate.