Shinto shrine
Tochigi-ken Gokoku Jinja
栃木県護国神社（とちぎけんごこくじんじゃ）
Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture
A shrine in Yōsei-chō, Utsunomiya. It enshrines Toda Tadayuki, lord of the Utsunomiya domain, and his retainers who died in the Boshin War, together with the spirits of those from Tochigi Prefecture who died for their country.
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: Toda Tadayuki and his retainers, who died in the Boshin War, and the spirits of those from Tochigi Prefecture who died for their country
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it began in Meiji 5 when people of the former Utsunomiya domain founded the Utsunomiya Shōkonsha on high ground adjoining Futarayama Jinja. In Shōwa 14 it was renamed Tochigi-ken Gokoku Jinja, and the following year, Shōwa 15, it moved to its present grounds. After the war it was for a time called Shōtoku Jinja, and in Shōwa 28 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)
- 栃木県護国神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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