A Shinto shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated to the spirits of those who died in service to their country. The shrine serves as an important memorial site and place of worship for the local community.
- 宗派
- Gokoku
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Spirits of the war dead
- 祀られている神
- Spirits of those who died in service to Japan
- 座標
- 31.7381816, 130.5593002
参拝のヒント
The shrine is particularly significant during memorial ceremonies and festivals honoring the war dead.
歴史
Kinpo Shrine was established as a gokoku shrine (護国神社) to honor the war dead and those who sacrificed their lives for Japan. Like other gokoku shrines throughout Japan, it was created to provide a place for memorial services and to preserve the memory of fallen soldiers and civilians.