Shinto shrine
Gunma-ken Gokoku Jinja
群馬縣護國神社（ぐんまけんごこくじんじゃ）
Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
The Gokoku shrine of Gunma Prefecture, at the foot of Kannonyama in Noritsuke-machi, Takasaki. It enshrines the spirits of people connected with Gunma Prefecture who lost their lives in national crises since the Meiji Restoration.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: the spirits of those from or connected with Gunma Prefecture who died for the country
History and things to know
According to the official brief history, the Gunma Prefecture Shōkon Association, formed in Meiji 42, continued holding memorial rites for the spirits in the Eireiden hall in Takasaki Park, and in Shōwa 14 construction of the shrine began, taking over these rites. The shrine buildings were built with donations and volunteer labor from the people of the prefecture, and the enshrinement festival was held on November 19, Shōwa 16. Through later enshrinements, the enshrined spirits number more than 47,000.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 群馬縣護國神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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