Overview
Gunma Gokoku Shrine is a war memorial shrine (gokoku jinja) located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. It enshrines 47,274 war dead connected to Gunma Prefecture who died between the Meiji Restoration and the end of World War II.
Highlights
- ●Enshrines 47,274 war dead connected to Gunma Prefecture
- ●Founded on November 19, 1941
- ●Main hall built in the nagare-zukuri architectural style
- ●Located within Takasaki City
History
The shrine was founded on November 19, 1941, as one of the many gokoku jinja established across Japan to honor war dead from each region. It enshrines the spirits of 47,274 people from Gunma Prefecture who died in the period spanning from the Meiji Restoration through the end of World War II.
Access
The shrine is located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Visitors planning to pay their respects should check official sources for the latest information on access from the nearest station and visiting hours.
Best season
The shrine can be visited year-round, and as with many gokoku jinja, visits are also commonly timed around occasions such as the anniversary of the end of the war in August or the shrine's annual festival. Check current event schedules before your visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the shrine in Takasaki City and pass through the torii gate into the grounds
- 2Pay respects at the nagare-zukuri main hall, reflecting on the war dead enshrined there
- 3Walk the grounds and look for information explaining the shrine's founding and its role as a gokoku jinja
- 4After paying respects, check nearby information before continuing to your next destination
Did you know?
💡 The shrine's main hall is built in the nagare-zukuri architectural style. Gokoku jinja exist in each prefecture to honor war dead from that region, and Gunma Gokoku Shrine was established in 1941 as Gunma Prefecture's shrine of this type.
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