Yasukuni Shrine

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
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
Note: * To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the gate will be closed at 17:00 for the time being.
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

Articles about this spot

Review

Lots of beautiful cherry trees

Reviewedï¼2022.06.20

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...
Stupid right wings

Reviewedï¼2022.04.14

Yasukuni shrine is a shrine located in the north of Jiuduan, Chiyoda District, Tokyo, Japan. It honors soldiers and military dependents who have died for Japan since the Meiji Restoration era. Most...
鳥居をくぐるとそこは別世界…神妙な面持ちになります

Reviewedï¼2022.01.06

YASUKUNI SHRINEYasukuni Shrine, which was founded in 1869, is a shrine managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that enshrines the spirit of those who lost their lives for the nation due to...