Yasukuni Shrine

Name: Yasukuni Shrine
Address: 3-chōme-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Place Of Worship・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Yasukuni Shrine is a famous Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Built in 1869, it honors those who died in wars from the Meiji Restoration to World War II. The shrine holds the souls of about 2.5 million people, including soldiers and civilians who supported the war efforts.

Visitors often find the shrine beautiful with its traditional architecture and peaceful gardens. There's also a museum, the Yūshūkan, which showcases military history and artifacts. This museum provides insight into Japan's perspective on its military past.

Yasukuni Shrine is a subject of debate, especially with its connections to Japan's wartime history. It enshrines individuals from World War II who were convicted of war crimes, causing controversy, particularly in countries that suffered during the war.

Despite this, many Japanese see it as a place to pray for peace and remember the sacrifices made by previous generations. The shrine is a significant site for those reflecting on Japan's complex history and its impact on modern relations in East Asia.

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Phone

+81 3-3261-8326

Website

www.yasukuni.or.jp

The area

Address

3-chōme-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Yasukuni Shrine

Founded by Emperor Meiji in June 1869 to commemorate those who died in service for Japan. The shrine contains names of almost 2,5 million men including one thousand war criminals there of whom 12 were charged with class A crimes. Because of this controversy the last two emperors never visited the shrine. There's also a military museum adjacent to the shrine.

Vadim Solodukhin

Jun 20, 2024

It is a very large and beautifully laid out temple complex, with a museum about Japanese history, various restaurants and stalls. Definitely very impressive and worth a visit.

Athleticgirl 86

May 26, 2024

The place is amazing for visiting- there are shrines, museum , rest area , shops. It’s perfect for visiting on Sakura season.

Techi Lorelei

Sep 16, 2024

It's beautiful. The shrine is dedicated to the respect of all those who died fighting for Japan from the Meiji Era onward. There is the shrine proper, the Yushukan a museum to preserve the memory of the kami, an archive, a beautiful garden and several monuments. The shrine is very important and there is a lot of people there during the day. The best time to be there is very early in the morning.