This article is about the shrine in Osaka. For similarly named shrines, see Toyokuni Shrine.

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.

History

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


Images

  • View of Shinshu Ueda Yukimurazakura that leads to the Hokoku Shrine & Banquet Hall.
    View of Shinshu Ueda Yukimurazakura that leads to the Hokoku Shrine & Banquet Hall.
  • View of Temizuya, bronze statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the 2nd torii gate, seen upon passing through the Shinshu Ueda Ukimurazakura (torii gate), located in front of the Hokoku Shrine. The on the far right is the edge of the Banquet Hall.
    View of Temizuya, bronze statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the 2nd torii gate, seen upon passing through the Shinshu Ueda Ukimurazakura (torii gate), located in front of the Hokoku Shrine. The on the far right is the edge of the Banquet Hall.
  • Front View of Hokoku Shrine from the 2nd Torii Gate
    Front View of Hokoku Shrine from the 2nd Torii Gate
  • The Shudokan Martial Arts Hall located adjacent to the Hokoku Shrine.
    The Shudokan Martial Arts Hall located adjacent to the Hokoku Shrine.

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