Aichi Gokoku Shrine
愛知縣護國神社
A Shinto shrine in Nagoya dedicated to 93,000 war dead, offering a quiet space for reflection on local history.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine dedicated to 93,000 war dead from Aichi Prefecture.
- Founded in 1868 by Tokugawa Yoshikatsu to enshrine twenty-five samurai spirits.
- Designated as a Beppyo Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines.
- Moved to its current location in 1935 after being renamed several times.
What to see
- Rebuilt shrine structures following the destruction of all original buildings in 1945.
In detail
Aichi Gokoku Shrine in Nagoya honors the 93,000 war dead from Aichi Prefecture. Its origins trace back to 1868 when Tokugawa Yoshikatsu enshrined 25 samurai spirits.
Initially, a shrine called Seichusha was built in May 1869, later becoming a Shokonsha in 1875 and a Kansai Shokonsha in 1901. The shrine moved to its current Naka-ku location in 1935 and was renamed Aichi Gokoku Shrine in 1939.
All of the shrine's buildings were destroyed in 1945. It reverted to its original name in 1955. Today, it stands as a Beppyo Jinja of the Association of Shinto Shrines.
Text: Written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
Where it is
愛知県名古屋市中区三の丸1丁目7-3 Open in Google Maps
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