Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
北海道護國神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Gokoku National Protection
Gokoku-jinja
Toyama Gokoku Shrine
富山縣護國神社
/ Toyama-ken Gokoku Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Toyama Prefectural Gokoku Shrine (Toyama-ken Gokoku Jinja) is a gokoku shrine enshrining 28,679 spirits of soldiers from Toyama Prefecture who gave their lives in service from the Meiji Restoration through World War II. Established in 1912 as the Toyama Prefectural Shokonsha, it was renamed to its current designation in 1939. On August 1, 1945, the main hall was completely destroyed in the devastating Toyama Air Raid, which burned 99% of the city. The divine spirits (mitamashiro) were safely preserved in an air raid shelter. A new hall was completed in 1954. The shrine grounds also contain the Isao-no-Shisha Shrine, which enshrines civilian victims of air raids and those who died on duty, reflecting a broader commemoration of all who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1912 Source: 富山縣招魂社として認可（明治45年3月）
1912📄Documented
Established as Toyama Prefectural Shokonsha to enshrine fallen soldiers
1939📄Documented
Renamed Toyama Prefectural Gokoku Shrine (護國神社)
1945📄Documented
Main hall destroyed in the Toyama Air Raid of August 1, 1945; divine spirits preserved in air raid shelter
1954📄Documented
New main hall completed and shrine reestablished
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
36.6953, 137.2078
Physical Address
1-1 Isobe-machi, Toyama-shi, Toyama
富山県富山市磯部町1-1
Historical Province
Etchu
Access
Toyama Station (JR/Ainokaze)
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-11. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Toyama Gokoku Shrine?
Toyama Prefectural Gokoku Shrine (Toyama-ken Gokoku Jinja) is a gokoku shrine enshrining 28,679 spirits of soldiers from Toyama Prefecture who gave their lives in service from the Meiji Restoration through World War II. Established in 1912 as the Toyama Prefectural Shokonsha, it was renamed to its current designation in 1939. On August 1, 1945, the main hall was completely destroyed in the devastating Toyama Air Raid, which burned 99% of the city. The divine spirits (mitamashiro) were safely preserved in an air raid shelter. A new hall was completed in 1954. The shrine grounds also contain the Isao-no-Shisha Shrine, which enshrines civilian victims of air raids and those who died on duty, reflecting a broader commemoration of all who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Where is Toyama Gokoku Shrine located?
Toyama Gokoku Shrine is located in Toyama-shi, Toyama. The full address is: 1-1 Isobe-machi, Toyama-shi, Toyama.