Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
北海道護國神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Gokoku National Protection
Gokoku-jinja
Niigata Gokoku Shrine
新潟縣護國神社
/ Niigata-ken Gokoku Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Niigata Gokoku Jinja enshrines the spirits of approximately 73,000 war dead from Niigata Prefecture who fell from the Boshin War (1868) through the end of World War II. Established in 1869 by imperial order as a shokon-sha (spirit-inviting shrine), it was elevated to the gokoku-jinja designation in 1939. The serene precincts in central Niigata serve as a place of remembrance and peace.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1869 Source: Founded in Meiji era
1869
Founded as Niigata Shokon-sha by imperial order to enshrine Boshin War casualties.
1939
Redesignated as Niigata Gokoku Jinja under the new gokoku-jinja system.
1945
Enshrined the spirits of all Niigata war dead through the end of World War II.
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 Prefectural gokoku shrine
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
37.9222, 139.0186
Physical Address
5932-300 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
新潟県新潟市中央区西船見町5932-300
Historical Province
Echigo Province
Access
Hakusan Station (JR Echigo Line)
25 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Niigata 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 Niigata Gokoku Shrine?
Niigata Gokoku Jinja enshrines the spirits of approximately 73,000 war dead from Niigata Prefecture who fell from the Boshin War (1868) through the end of World War II. Established in 1869 by imperial order as a shokon-sha (spirit-inviting shrine), it was elevated to the gokoku-jinja designation in 1939. The serene precincts in central Niigata serve as a place of remembrance and peace.
Where is Niigata Gokoku Shrine located?
Niigata Gokoku Shrine is located in Niigata-shi, Chuo-ku, Niigata. The full address is: 5932-300 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata.