Shinto shrine
Ibaraki-ken Gokoku Jinja
茨城県護国神社（いばらきけんごこくじんじゃ）
Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture
A shrine on Sakurayama, next to Kairakuen in Mito. It enshrines the spirits of the war dead from Ibaraki Prefecture, from those of the Mito domain who died for their cause at the end of the Edo period through the last great war.
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: the spirits of the war dead from Ibaraki Prefecture, beginning with the patriots connected with the Mito domain (63,496 spirits)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it began in Meiji 11 as the Chinreisha, founded within the grounds of Tokiwa Jinja to enshrine the spirits of those connected with the Mito domain who died for their cause. It later also enshrined those who died in subsequent wars, and in Shōwa 16 it moved to its present site on Sakurayama and was renamed Ibaraki-ken Gokoku Jinja. After the war it was for a time called Sakurayama Jinja, and in Shōwa 29 it returned to its original name.
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)
- 茨城県護国神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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