大分縣護国神社

This prefectural gokoku shrine serves as Oita Prefecture's primary memorial site for war dead, enshrining the spirits of local soldiers who died in service from the Meiji period through World War II. Visitors come to pay respects to fallen servicemen and pray for peace, with families of the deceased often making pilgrimages during major festivals and memorial days. The shrine maintains the traditional role of gokoku shrines in honoring military sacrifice while providing a place for reflection on the costs of war and prayers for continued peace.