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Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine
福岡縣護國神社
ふくおかけんごこくじんじゃ
Fukuoka · Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
A shrine enshrining the spirits of the war dead. Founded in 1868, it holds its annual festival on May 3-4 and an autumn festival around Health and Sports Day.
- Enshrined Deities
- The spirits of the war dead who defended the nation (Gokoku no Eirei)
- Founded
- 1868.
- Address
- 1-1-1 Roppommatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
History
A shrine founded in 1868 that enshrines the spirits of the war dead, including those from Fukuoka Prefecture. The annual festival is held on May 3-4, and the autumn festival takes place on Health and Sports Day (taiiku no hi) and the day before.
Highlights
- Shrine enshrining the spirits of the war dead (including those from Fukuoka Prefecture)
Annual Festivals
- May 3 & 4
- Annual Festival
- Health and Sports Day and the day before
- Autumn Festival