Shrine · Kobe Station area
Minatogawa Shrine 湊川神社
Kobe shrine built in 1872 to honour the 14th-century loyalist samurai Kusunoki Masashige, at the site of his last battle and grave.
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Kobe Station / Kosoku Kobe Station, 1-3 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeYear round
Address3-1-1 Tamondori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0015
Websiteminatogawajinja.or.jp
About
Known locally as 'Nanko-san', Minatogawa Shrine enshrines Kusunoki Masashige, who died at the Battle of Minatogawa in 1336. The grounds include his grave, marked by a stone inscribed by Tokugawa Mitsukuni, and a treasure hall. It is right next to Kobe and Kosoku Kobe stations.
Highlights
- Grave of Kusunoki Masashige
- Large main gate and worship hall
- Treasure hall with samurai artifacts
- Noh stage (Shinnoden)
Tips
- Steps from JR Kobe Station
- Combine with Harborland and Kobe's waterfront
- Grave area may close for maintenance on set dates
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