Kankō Shrine
Hamhung Shrine was a Shinto shrine in Hamgyong, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The shrine was dedicated to the deities Amaterasu Omikami and Kunitama Omikami. It used to have the status of Kokuheishosha.
History change
According to the Rules for Shrines and Temples (Ordinance No. 82 of the Office of the Governor-General of Korea in 1916), Hamhung Shrine was permitted to be established on August 21, 1916.[1] The spirits of Amaterasu Omikami were sent from Ise Jingu Shrine and enshrined in the shrine on October 1, 1918.[2]
In 1936 (Showa 11), on August 11, Hamhung Shrine was designated as a Dokushinsha Shrine, which means that offerings to the gods should be made directly at the shrine.[3] To commemorate the 2600th year, the shrine buildings were expanded and reconstructed. On February 25, 1939 (Showa 14), a support meeting was organized as a part of the plan.[4]
On June 15, 1943 (Showa 18), Kunitama Okami was also enshrined at Hamhung Shrine.[2] On May 1, 1944 (Showa 19), it was made Kokuheishosha.[5] However, following Japan's defeat in World War II, it was abolished on November 17, 1945 (Showa 20).[6]