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Oita Gokoku Shrine

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大分縣護國神社

A Gokoku Shrine honoring Oita's war dead, known for its plum and cherry blossoms.

Oita Gokoku Shrine
大分帰省中 CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Founded October 18, 1875.
  • Enshrines about 44,000 war dead from Oita Prefecture.
  • Also enshrines police officers and self-defense officials.
  • Designated a Gokoku Shrine by the Minister of Home Affairs.

What to see

  • Memorial tower for Oita Prefecture war dead.
  • Largest ema in Kyushu, measuring 3m by 5m.
  • About 200 plum trees on the grounds.
  • About 500 cherry trees on the grounds.

When to go

  • Known as a famous place for plum blossoms.
  • Known as a famous place for cherry blossoms.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大分県大分市大字牧1371[1] Open in Google Maps

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