Yasukuni Shrine

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This shrine located in Kudankita of Chiyoda City mainly enshrines soldiers and civilians related to the military who died in service of the country. From patriots at the end of the Edo period and the Meiji Restoration to soldiers that died in combat during the Pacific War, Yasukuni enshrines over 2,466,000 spirits without distinction as to social status, merits or gender. About 400 cherry trees have been planted on the premises, making it a famous spot for hanami (cherry blossom viewing).

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kudankita 3-1-1 Map
Area: Imperial Palace / Marunouchi Area
Phone: 0332618326
Hours: [Nov.- Feb.]6:00-17:00
[Mar.- Oct.]6:00-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available(70spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (Available only at designated locations)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available (Grounds Gaien only)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Interesting

Reviewed : 2023.01.27

Interesting place despite its controversial aspects it is beautiful and serene and presented a perspective that is interesting
Controversial but worths the visit

Reviewed : 2023.01.06

Probably Yasukuni Shrine is the most controversial Japanese temple, the Emperor hasn’t visited it since 1978 as some war criminals started to be remembered there. Apart from political implications...
Lots of beautiful cherry trees

Reviewed : 2022.06.20

During my 2022 (post COVID) cherry blossom trip I could not leave out Yasukuni Shrine of course. Apart from the shrine complex itself the blooming cherry blossoms are an absolute must to visit...