Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
北海道護國神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Gokoku National Protection
Gokoku-jinja
Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine
静岡縣護國神社
/ Shizuoka-ken Gokoku Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine was originally established in November 1899 as a spirit-inviting shrine (shokonsha) in central Shizuoka City to honor the war dead of Shizuoka Prefecture from the Meiji Restoration onward. It was officially redesignated as a Gokoku Shrine on April 1, 1939, and relocated to its current site in Yunoki, Aoi Ward, in 1942. The shrine now enshrines over 76,000 war dead and those who died in service, covering conflicts from the Meiji era through the end of the Pacific War.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1899 1899
Founded as Kyosai Shokonsha in central Shizuoka City (November 13, Meiji 32).
1939
Officially redesignated as Shizuoka-ken Gokoku Jinja (April 1, Showa 14).
1942
Relocated to present site in Yunoki, Aoi Ward.
Enshrined Deities
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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
34.9904, 138.3867
Physical Address
366 Yunoki, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
静岡県静岡市葵区柚木366
Historical Province
Suruga Province
Access
Higashi-Shizuoka Station (JR Tokaido Line)
10 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
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 Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine?
Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine was originally established in November 1899 as a spirit-inviting shrine (shokonsha) in central Shizuoka City to honor the war dead of Shizuoka Prefecture from the Meiji Restoration onward. It was officially redesignated as a Gokoku Shrine on April 1, 1939, and relocated to its current site in Yunoki, Aoi Ward, in 1942. The shrine now enshrines over 76,000 war dead and those who died in service, covering conflicts from the Meiji era through the end of the Pacific War.
Where is Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine located?
Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine is located in Shizuoka-shi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka. The full address is: 366 Yunoki, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka.