Matsue Gokoku Shrine

松江護國神社

Matsue Gokoku Shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, enshrines 22,928 spirits from the Izumo and Oki regions who gave their lives for the nation. Founded in 1939 through local dedication, it stands on the historic Kami-goten site within Matsue Castle grounds, a place associated with early castle construction command. The shrine offers prayer services, amulets, and related guidance, and asks visitors to arrive by public transport rather than private car. Pair a quiet visit with Matsue Castle sightseeing when you want solemn remembrance alongside castle-town history. Check access notes before you go and plan respectful pacing on the grounds. Come for a focused Gokoku shrine experience inside the castle precinct landscape.