39.The Chukon-hi, loyal soul memorial monument

Hitomaru

The Chukon-hi is the memorial monument for local soldiers who was killed in the Russo- Japanese War and other wars. The construction of this great Chukon-hi was begun on 5 November 1919 right after Akashi was recognized as a municipality. This was designed by Kagoya Yutaro who designed Nkasaki Auditorium and the inscription of it was calligraphy written by Admiral Togo Heihachiro.

Akashi heritage-map “Hitomaru” 2018

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Photo:Feb.2024
Photo:Feb.2024
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