Hōkoku Shrine (Osaka)

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

Main building at Hōkoku Shrine
Information
Dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyori
Toyotomi Hidenaga
Founded 1879
Address 2-1 Ōsaka-jō, Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu
540-0002
Website www.apsara.ne.jp/houkoku/index.htm
Glossary of Shinto

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.

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Coordinates: 34°41′03″N 135°31′37″E / 34.68417°N 135.52694°E / 34.68417; 135.52694

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