Shiga Gokoku Shrine
Shiga Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hikone, Shiga. Shiga Gokoku Shrine is situated nearby to the coniferous forest Irohamatsu Pines, as well as near the museum Umoregi House.Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
- Type: Shinto shrine
- Description: Shinto shrine in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
- Also known as: “Shigaken-Gokoku-jinja” and “Shigaken‑Gokoku Shrine”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hikone Castle and Umoregi House.
Hikone Castle
Castle
Hikone Castle is an Edo-period Japanese castle located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the most significant historical site in Shiga. Hikone Castle is situated 490 metres northwest of Shiga Gokoku Shrine.
Hikone Castle Museum
Museum
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
Hikone Castle Museum is situated 300 metres west of Shiga Gokoku Shrine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maibara and Kōra.
Maibara
Photo: Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Maibara is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021, the city had an estimated population of 38,259 in 14761 households and a population density of 150 persons per km². The total area of the city is 250.39 square kilometres.
Kōra
Town
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
Kōra is a town located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the town had an estimated population of 6,721 in 2619 households and a population density of 490 persons per km². The total area of the town is 13.63 square kilometres. Kōra is situated 8 km south of Shiga Gokoku Shrine.
Toyosato
Town
Toyosato is a town located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2021, the town had an estimated population of 7,296 in 3074 households and a population density of 940 persons per km2. Toyosato is situated 9 km south of Shiga Gokoku Shrine.
Shiga Gokoku Shrine
- Categories: gokoku shrine, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Hikone, Shiga, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.27482° or 35° 16′ 29″ northLongitude
136.25675° or 136° 15′ 24″ eastOpen location code
8Q7R77F4+WMOpenStreetMap ID
way 585543144OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipWikidata ID
Q11564971
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In Other Languages
From French to Swedish—“Shiga Gokoku Shrine” goes by many names.
- French: “sanctuaire Gokoku de Shiga”
- French: “Sanctuaire Gokoku de Shiga”
- Indonesian: “Kuil Gokoku Shiga”
- Japanese: “滋賀県護国神社”
- Japanese: “滋賀県護國神社”
- Japanese: “滋賀縣護國神社”
- Swedish: “Shigaken-gokoku-jinja”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Irohamatsu Pines and 金刀比羅神社.
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