Hōkoku Shrine
豊国神社
Hokoku Shrine honors Toyotomi Hideyoshi, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.
What it is
- Founded in 1600, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- Also enshrines Kato Kiyomasa and Kimura Shigenari.
- Rebuilt in 1793 as Ebisu-gu, renamed Toyokuni Shrine in 1920.
What to see
- The main hall, rebuilt in the mid-Edo period.
- The worship hall, rebuilt in 1898.
- A unique Tiger Stone.
When to go
- January for the Toka Ebisu festival.
Getting there
- 2-minute walk from JR Nagahama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県長浜市南呉服町6-37 Open in Google Maps
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