Saga Gokoku Shrine
佐賀縣護國神社
Saga Gokoku Shrine honors war dead from Saga Prefecture, offering a glimpse into local history.
What it is
- Shrine founded in 1870 by Naohiro Nabeshima.
- Enshrines approximately 35,000 war dead from Saga Prefecture.
- Also enshrines Self-Defense Force personnel.
- Originally called "Shokonba," renamed in 1939.
What to see
- Site where Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun visited in 1961.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Saga Gokoku Shrine Open in Google Maps
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