Gokoku Shrine, Mito

Name: Gokoku Shrine
Address: 1-2-1 Migawa, Mito, 310-0912, Japan
Telephone: +81 29-241-4781

#15 among attractions in Mito

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Facts and practical information

Gokoku-jinja Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the spirits of those who died in the service of the nation, renamed from Shokonsha in 1939. Before World War II, it was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, but after World War II it became an independent religious corporation. Designated Gokoku Shrines are established in all prefectures except Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, and their main deities are those who were killed in the war or were related to those who were from that prefecture, or those who died in the line of duty as self-defense officers, police officers, firefighters, etc.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°22'29"N, 140°26'49"E

Address

1-2-1 MigawaMito 310-0912 Japan

Contact

+81 29-241-4781

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Gokoku Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, Kairaku-en, The Museum of Modern Art, Lake Senba.

~1770 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, Mito
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mito, the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, the Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and education. This museum offers a deep dive into the rich historical tapestry of the region, presenting artifacts...
0.5 miE
32-acre historic gardens with plum trees
Kairaku-en, Mito
13 min walk • Kairaku-en is a Japanese garden located in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Along with Kenroku-en and Koraku-en, it is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
The Museum of Modern Art, Mito
29 min walk • The Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki opened on the shore of Lake Senba in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, in October 1988.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Lake
Lake Senba, Mito
21 min walk • Lake Senba is a lake in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. The lake is part of Senba Park. It is located next to Kairaku-en, a large park built in the Edo period known for its large number of plum blossoms. The Ibaraki Prefectural Cultural Center is also located nearby, as is the Tokugawa Museum, and Gokoku Shrine.
0.5 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Tokiwa Jinja, Mito
13 min walk • Tokiwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine adjacent to the gardens of Kairakuen in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. Founded in 1874, enshrined are Tokugawa Mitsukuni, second daimyō of the Mito Domain and compiler of Dai Nihonshi, and Tokugawa Nariaki, ninth lord and founder of the nearby Kōdōkan han school.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Theater
Art Tower Mito, Mito
28 min walk • Art Tower Mito is an arts complex in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. It opened in 1990 as part of the centennial celebrations of the municipality of Mito.
0.4 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Adastria Mito Arena, Mito
12 min walk • Adastria Mito Arena is a multi-use indoor arena in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. It is the largest basketball court in the Prefecture. Mito-originated Adastria Co. Ltd. purchased the naming rights in October 2018.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Mito Junior College, Mito
23 min walk • Mito Junior College was a private junior college in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, established in 1964. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1948.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gokoku Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, Mito (9 min walk), Tokiwa Jinja, Mito (13 min walk), Kairaku-en, Mito (13 min walk), Lake Senba, Mito (21 min walk).

How to get to Gokoku Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gokoku Shrine:

Bus

桜山 • Lines: ①, 2, 3, 30, 37, 38 (6 min walk)
見川二丁目 • Lines: 3, 30, 37 (6 min walk)

Train

Kairakuen (14 min walk)