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Toyokuni Shrine
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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · National Treasure

Toyokuni Shrine

Toyokuni Shrine (豊国神社, Toyokuni-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1599 to commemorate Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

From the Wikipedia article “Toyokuni Shrine (Kyoto)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Toyokuni Shrine. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationHigashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationShichijō Station, 0.5 km (straight line)
TypeNational Treasure
Year1599 (founded)
MoreWikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Toyokuni Shrine?
Shichijō Station. It is 0.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Toyokuni Shrine a designated cultural property?
Yes: National Treasure.
When was Toyokuni Shrine founded?
In 1599.

Nearby

Toyokuni Shrine Karamon
Toyokuni Shrine Karamon
0.1 km away · Higashiyama-ku
Hōkō-ji Temple
Hōkō-ji Temple
0.1 km away · Higashiyama-ku
Kyoto National Museum
Kyoto National Museum
0.2 km away · Higashiyama-ku
Myōhō-in Kuri
Myōhō-in Kuri
0.2 km away · Higashiyama-ku
Mimizuka
Mimizuka
0.2 km away · Higashiyama-ku
Myōhō-in Temple
Myōhō-in Temple
0.3 km away · Higashiyama-ku

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Toyokuni Shrine Karamon: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hōkō-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kyoto National Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Myōhō-in Kuri: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mimizuka: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Myōhō-in Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)