Fukuoka Prefecture Gokoku Shrine

Chuo Ward, Fukuoka

4.3★★★★★★★★★★2.1K reviews

Large Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirits of war victims, entered via a vast, timber torii gate.

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We blend the rating (4.3) with the volume of 2,088 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.26 (out of 5).

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Address: 1-chōme-1-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0044, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Yami An· 3 months ago
A calm stop in Fukuoka Prefecture that is pleasant enough to walk through, especially if you’re already in the area. When I visited, there was a small flea market along the approach to the shrine, which added a little extra charm with ha…
★★★★★★★★★★Sabrina Wulf· 4 months ago
The shrine is located in a wide area. Reminded me a bit of Heian Jingu in Kyoto, despite the architecture is much different. Been here on May 19. @ around 2 p.m. (Tuesday) and there were barely any people. Perfect for photos. There is…
★★★★★★★★★★LA Francisco· 11 months ago
This shrine is one of the more spacious ones I’ve visited around the Fukuoka city area. It’s quiet, and only a handful of people were there when we visited on a weekday afternoon. You can choose from several goshuin designs for ¥500, an…