Tokachi Gokoku Shrine - Hokkaido
Tokachi Gokoku Shrine ( 十勝護國神社 ) is one of the important shrines in Obihiro City. It is located at 1-1 Higashi 4-jo Minami 2-chome, Obihiro City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Tokachi Gokoku Shrine Tokachi Gokoku Shrine Details Tokachi Gokoku Shrine in Obihiro City is a place that carries both history and remembrance. It is one of those quiet spots where you feel the weight of the past while also experiencing the calm of a traditional Shinto shrine. Tokachi Gokoku Shrine - Obihiro City, Hokkaido Prefecture The beginning of the shrine goes back to November 3, 1906, shortly after the Russo-Japanese War. On that day, which was then celebrated as Tencho-setsu, a divination and a memorial service for nine fallen soldiers, including Yago Kiichiro , were held. This marked the start of what would become Tokachi Gokoku Shrine . Tokachi Gokoku Shrine 's main torii gate 十勝護國神社 Relocation and Post-War History In April 1913, the shrine was moved to its present location, taking over...
