Shinto shrine
Niigata-ken Gokoku Jinja
新潟縣護國神社（にいがたけんごこくじんじゃ）
Chūō, Niigata
A shrine in a pine grove near the Sea of Japan in Nishifunami-chō, Niigata. As its enshrined kami it worships the spirits of the war dead connected with Niigata Prefecture, from the Boshin War 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 kami: the spirits of those connected with Niigata Prefecture who died for the country
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began in Meiji 1 when a shōkonsha was established at Tokiwaoka in Niigata and memorial rites were held for those who died in the service of the nation. In Shōwa 14 it became Niigata-ken Gokoku Jinja, and the shrine buildings at the present site were completed in May Shōwa 20 through volunteer labor and donations from across the prefecture.
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)
- 新潟縣護國神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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