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Kōchi Shrine

Kochi Gokoku Shrine

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高知縣護國神社

Kochi Gokoku Shrine honors Tosa samurai and war dead, offering a glimpse into local history.

Kochi Gokoku Shrine
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What it is

  • Founded in 1868 by Tosa feudal lord Yamauchi Toyonori.
  • Enshrines 105 Tosa samurai who died in the Boshin War.
  • Enshrines 11 Tosa samurai who died in the Sakai Incident.
  • Enshrines 41,000 war dead from Kochi Prefecture.

What to see

  • Shrine dedicated to Takechi Hanpeita and Sakamoto Ryoma.
  • Also honors Nakaoka Shintaro and Yoshimura Torataro.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

高知県高知市吸江213 Open in Google Maps

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