Naimu Daijin Shitei Gokoku Jinja

Kagawa Gokoku Shrine (Sanuki-gu)

香川縣護國神社

/ Kagawa Gokoku Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

Also known as Sanuki-gu, this gokoku shrine enshrines approximately 35,700 war dead from Kagawa Prefecture. Its spacious grounds were completed through volunteer labor and tree donations.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1898 [Meiji 31]

Established when the 11th Division was stationed in Zentsuji.

📄
Documented
1898

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Collective spirits of Kagawa Prefecture residents who died in military service

Blessings

Shrine Network

Gokoku branch

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.2274, 133.7799

Physical Address

4 Bunkyo-cho, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0013

〒765-0013 香川県善通寺市文京町4丁目

Historical Province

Sanuki

Access

Zentsuji Station (JR Dosan Line)

10 min walk

Hours

24 hours

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 Kagawa Gokoku Shrine (Sanuki-gu)?

Also known as Sanuki-gu, this gokoku shrine enshrines approximately 35,700 war dead from Kagawa Prefecture. Its spacious grounds were completed through volunteer labor and tree donations.

Where is Kagawa Gokoku Shrine (Sanuki-gu) located?

Kagawa Gokoku Shrine (Sanuki-gu) is located in Zentsuji, Kagawa. The full address is: 4 Bunkyo-cho, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0013.