Niigata Gokoku-jinja Shrine

4.0

This shrine surrounded by a pine tree forest is a 20-minute drive from Niigata Chuo Interchange. It was founded in 1868 in Tokiwaoka, Niigata City (currently the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine in Ichibancho, Asahimachi, Chuo Ward, Niigata City) as a shrine dedicated to the spirits of the war dead. A municipal promenade has been built next to the grounds of the shrine, making it a popular place for a walk. The shrine holds thrice-monthly festivals on the 1st, 8th, and 15th of each month. During the festivals, the shrine's priests make ritual prayers to calm the divine spirits and wish for renewed tranquility and health. The shrine hosts kyudo (Japanese archery), youth sumo, setsudando (a form of swordsmanship), jukendo (bayonet fighting), and kenmaido (sword dance) competitions. One of its most popular events is the kodomo mikoshi (a portable shrine carried by children), which is held on Children's Day every year.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Nishifunamichou 5932-300 Map
Area: Niigata / Aga Area
Phone: 0252294345
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

郷土兵士を慰霊

Reviewed : 2021.07.22

新潟駅前からのバスと徒歩で約30分間、寄居浜と西浜の間、水族館等がある西海岸公園に隣接する郷土兵士を慰霊する神社。広く長い参道の両側には戦友会等が建立した慰霊碑が数多く立ち並ぶ。御神門の先の境内は広く社殿は立派なものであった。
一家できました。新潟市内から近くて、別世界。

Reviewed : 2020.08.21

一家で行きました、車で行けるので神社まで1分で入れるのでとても便利です。神社には左右に廻廊があり、荘厳です。朝、8時ぐらいから参拝でき、涼しいうちに行ったほうがいいと思います。駐車場横にはトイレもありとても便利です。
マリンピアと併せて

Reviewed : 2020.06.10

1868年創建の新潟市のマリンピア日本海のすぐ近くにある護国神社です。広大な敷地に2018年に建てられた御神門や回廊などが目を引きます。