Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kensha
Nanko Shrine
南湖神社
/ Nanko Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
30 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Nanko Shrine enshrines Matsudaira Sadanobu, the renowned daimyo who initiated the Kansei Reforms. Located beside Nanko Park, Japan's oldest public park created by Sadanobu himself, the shrine celebrates his legacy of wise governance and public welfare.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1922 [大正11年]
Founded to enshrine Matsudaira Sadanobu, the reformist daimyo of the Shirakawa domain and key figure in Edo-period politics.
📄
Documented
1922 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Senior councilor (roju) of the Edo shogunate (1759–1829); conducted the Kansei Reforms; lord of Shirakawa domain
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
37.1124, 140.1926
Physical Address
2 Sugou-tate, Shirakawa, Fukushima
福島県白河市菅生舘2
Historical Province
Mutsu (Iwashiro / Iwaki)
Access
Shirakawa Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)
30 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Bus
Bus available from Shirakawa Station
Best Times to Visit
springautumn
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 Nanko Shrine?
Nanko Shrine enshrines Matsudaira Sadanobu, the renowned daimyo who initiated the Kansei Reforms. Located beside Nanko Park, Japan's oldest public park created by Sadanobu himself, the shrine celebrates his legacy of wise governance and public welfare.
Where is Nanko Shrine located?
Nanko Shrine is located in Shirakawa, Fukushima. The full address is: 2 Sugou-tate, Shirakawa, Fukushima.