Hōkoku Shrine (Osaka)

Hōkoku Shrine (豊國神社, Hōkoku-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan. It is one of several Toyokuni shrines built in honor of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is part of the Osaka Castle Park.

Hōkoku Shrine
豊國神社
Main building at Hōkoku Shrine
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityToyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyori
Toyotomi Hidenaga
Location
Location2-1 Ōsaka-jō, Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu
540-0002
Hōkoku Shrine (Osaka) is located in Japan
Hōkoku Shrine (Osaka)
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates34°41′03″N 135°31′37″E / 34.68417°N 135.52694°E / 34.68417; 135.52694
Architecture
Date established1879
Website
www.apsara.ne.jp/houkoku/index.htm
Glossary of Shinto

History

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Hōkoku Shrine was ordered built in the 12th year of Meiji (1879) by the Emperor.


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