Toyokuni Shrine

Deity: Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Toyokuni Shrine (豊国神社, Toyokuni-jinja) in Nagoya enshrines Toyotomi Hideyoshi and is built on the site believed to be his birthplace. While other Toyokuni Shrines exist, this one is notable for its connection to Hideyoshi.

Hideyoshi, a military commander from the late Warring States and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, unified Japan as the successor to Oda Nobunaga. Born a peasant, he rose through the ranks to become the first samurai appointed to the highest imperial positions: Kampaku (Regent) and Sesshō (Chancellor).

Address	〒453-0053 Nakamura-cho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City (within Nakamura Park)
TEL	052-411-0003 (English inquiries not accepted)
Business Hours	9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Shrine Office) ※Free access to the grounds
Access	Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Nakamurakoen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line.

History

【Shingoku・Edo Period：Deification and Suppression】

1598

Toyotomi Hideyoshi passed away at Fushimi-Momoyama.

1599

He was granted the divine title “Toyokuni Daimyojin” by the Imperial Court (enshrined in Kyoto).

1615

The Toyotomi clan was destroyed in the Summer Siege of Osaka; Tokugawa leyasu revoked his divine title.

1615
~
1868

【250 years of silence】 Public worship was prohibited, but local people secretly preserved his memory.

【Meiji Period：Revival and Establishment】

1868

Emperor Meiji visited Osaka and ordered the re-evaluation of Hideyoshi and the restoration of the shrine.

1885

Toyokuni Shrine in Nagoya was established at Mt. Amidagamine in Kyoto and reburied.

1897

Hideyoshi’s remains were discovered at Mt. Amidagamine in Kyoto and reburied.

1901

The surrounding area was developed as “Nakamura Park”, the oldest part in Nagoya.

【Taisho・Showa〜Present：Becoming a Regional Symbol】

1921

Nakamura Ward was incorporated into Nagoya City Park.

1929

Nakamura’s Giant Torii Gate was completed (at the time it was the tallest torii gate in the world).

2020

Renovation of the worship hall was completed.

2026

Development of surrounding facilities (such as a Taiga drama museum) was a historical tourism hub.

Toyokuni Shrine Highlights

Toyotomi Museum

Opened on January 24, 2026, the Toyotomi Museum complex in Nakamura Park includes the “Toyotomi Brothers! Nagoya Nakamura Taiga Drama Museum,” featuring drama costumes, props, regional exhibits, and original videos.

The complex also offers a museum shop with Nagoya-exclusive souvenirs and a special exhibition, “Warriors Would Marvel! Sengoku Cuisine × Nagoya Cuisine,” highlighting local history and food culture.

Advance tickets for the paid Taiga Drama Museum area will be available from September 18, 2025 (9:30 AM) to January 23, 2026.

Paid Area (Taiga Drama Museum)

High school & above	¥640 (advance) / ¥800 (on the day)
Elementary/Junior high	¥320 (advance) / ¥400 (on the day)
Preschooler	Free

01 Nakamura's Giant Torii Gate

Built to commemorate the incorporation of Nakamura Ward into Nagoya City in 1921, construction began on June 17, 1929, and was completed on November 3 that year. A grand ceremony was held on January 1, 1930, featuring floats and flower trains. The reinforced concrete gate is about 24.5 meters long with pillars 2.5 meters in diameter. It was the largest of its kind in Japan at the time and has since undergone two repairs and repainting to reach its current condition.

02 A Gourd-Shaped Votive Plaque

Within the shrine grounds, numerous votive plaques are dedicated, allowing visitors to glimpse the diverse wishes of worshipers. Each plaque holds heartfelt prayers, and simply gazing upon them warms the heart—a unique highlight of Toyokuni Shrine.

03 Nakamura Park

Established in February 1901, this is the city’s oldest park. The land around the shrine was donated to Aichi Prefecture by volunteers behind Toyokuni Shrine and developed by the prefecture. Highlights include a pine tree planted by Emperor Taisho as Crown Prince and a statue marking the birthplace of Nakamura Kanzaburō. It remains a relaxation spot for locals.