Shinto shrine
Nara-ken Gokoku Jinja
奈良県護国神社（ならけんごこくじんじゃ）
Nara, Nara Prefecture
A shrine on high ground in Furuichi-chō, Nara, overlooking the Yamato Basin. It enshrines the spirits of military personnel, civilian employees of the military, military nurses and others connected with Nara Prefecture who died in wars and other conflicts 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 deities: the spirits of military personnel, civilian employees of the military and military nurses connected with Nara Prefecture who gave their lives in national crises since the Meiji Restoration; those of the Manchuria-Mongolia Pioneer Youth Volunteer Corps who died in service; and members of the prefecture's fire brigades who died in the line of duty
History and things to know
According to the official history, memorial services were at first held at an altar set up on Tobihino in Nara, and in Shōwa 14 an association to support the building of the shrine was organized. In September of Shōwa 17 the shrine buildings were completed through the volunteer work of the people of the prefecture, and in October of the same year the enshrinement ceremony was held under the name Nara-ken Gokoku Jinja, with about 3,000 spirits enshrined.
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)
- 奈良県護国神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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