Kagawa Gokoku Shrine

What it is

• Originated as a Shokonsha in 1898.
• Became a Gokoku Shrine in 1938.
• Enshrines over 35,700 war dead from Kagawa Prefecture.
• Its official name is Sanukigu.

What to see

• Shrine grounds cover 33,604 square meters.
• Nogi Shrine was built in 1933.
• Nogi Shrine enshrines Nogi Maresuke.
• Nogi Shrine's main hall is a registered cultural property.
• Nogi Shrine's worship hall is a registered cultural property.
• Nogi Shrine's torii is a registered cultural property.

When to go

• Mantou Natsu Matsuri is held annually in August.

Getting there

• 900m west of Zentsuji Station on the Dosan Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.