Gokoku-jinja

Yamanashi Gokoku Shrine

山梨縣護國神社

/ Yamanashi Gokoku Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
25 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00

Overview

Yamanashi Gokoku Shrine is the prefectural gokoku shrine of Yamanashi, enshrining the war dead from the prefecture. Located near Takeda Shrine in Kofu, it serves as a site for memorial services and patriotic ceremonies.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1942 [Showa 17]

Prefectural gokoku shrine of Yamanashi, enshrining the war dead from the prefecture.

📄
Documented
1942

Source: Shrine records

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Collective spirits of Yamanashi Prefecture residents who died in military service

Blessings

Shrine Network

Gokoku Prefectural gokoku shrine

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.6731, 138.5722

Physical Address

608 Iwakubo-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi

山梨県甲府市岩窪町608

Historical Province

Kai

Access

Kofu Station (JR Chuo Line)

25 min walk

Hours

9:00-17:00

Bus

Bus from Kofu Station, about 10 minutes

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 Yamanashi Gokoku Shrine?

Yamanashi Gokoku Shrine is the prefectural gokoku shrine of Yamanashi, enshrining the war dead from the prefecture. Located near Takeda Shrine in Kofu, it serves as a site for memorial services and patriotic ceremonies.

Where is Yamanashi Gokoku Shrine located?

Yamanashi Gokoku Shrine is located in Kofu-shi, Yamanashi. The full address is: 608 Iwakubo-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi.