Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kanpei-taisha
Minatogawa Shrine
湊川神社
/ Minatogawa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
3 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Minatogawa Shrine in Kobe enshrines the spirit of Kusunoki Masashige (1294–1336), the samurai general celebrated as the supreme exemplar of loyalty to the imperial throne, who died commanding a vastly outnumbered force against Ashikaga Takauji at the Battle of Minatogawa on the site roughly where the shrine now stands. An earlier tomb monument erected in 1692 by Tokugawa Mitsukuni became a revered pilgrimage site for imperial loyalists including Sakamoto Ryoma and Yoshida Shoin. The shrine was established by imperial edict in 1868 and formally opened on May 24, 1872, as one of the Meiji government's first new shrines enshrining historical loyalists.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1872 Source: Founded by imperial edict in Meiji 5
1336
Battle of Minatogawa: Kusunoki Masashige dies defending Emperor Go-Daigo against the Ashikaga forces.
1692
Tokugawa Mitsukuni erects a tomb monument at the battle site; location becomes a pilgrimage site for imperial loyalists.
1868
Emperor Meiji issues edict to establish Minatogawa Shrine to honor Kusunoki Masashige.
1872
Minatogawa Shrine formally completed and dedicated (May 24, Meiji 5).
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo (c.1294–1336); model of samurai loyalty; died at the Battle of Minato River
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.6792, 135.1736
Physical Address
3-1-1 Tamon-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
兵庫県神戸市中央区多聞通3-1-1
Historical Province
Settsu Province
Access
Kobe Station (JR)
3 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Best Times to Visit
New Year
Accessibility
Partial
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 Minatogawa Shrine?
Minatogawa Shrine in Kobe enshrines the spirit of Kusunoki Masashige (1294–1336), the samurai general celebrated as the supreme exemplar of loyalty to the imperial throne, who died commanding a vastly outnumbered force against Ashikaga Takauji at the Battle of Minatogawa on the site roughly where the shrine now stands. An earlier tomb monument erected in 1692 by Tokugawa Mitsukuni became a revered pilgrimage site for imperial loyalists including Sakamoto Ryoma and Yoshida Shoin. The shrine was established by imperial edict in 1868 and formally opened on May 24, 1872, as one of the Meiji government's first new shrines enshrining historical loyalists.
Where is Minatogawa Shrine located?
Minatogawa Shrine is located in Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku, Hyogo. The full address is: 3-1-1 Tamon-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo.