Hirose Shrine (Taketa)
広瀬神社 (竹田市)
Hirose Shrine honors a naval hero and war dead, with a museum dedicated to his life.
What it is
- Established in 1935 as a prefectural shrine.
- Dedicated to Lieutenant Commander Takeo Hirose.
- Enshrines over 1400 war dead from Naori District.
What to see
- Bust of Takeo Hirose stands before the torii.
- Takeo Hirose Memorial Museum is on the grounds.
- Museum displays artifacts of Takeo Hirose.
- A cutter from the battleship Asahi is in the museum.
- Monument to General Korechika Anami is present.
- Inscription on monument written by Nobusuke Kishi.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大分県竹田市大字竹田2020 Open in Google Maps
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