Yasukuni Shrine, A solemn tribute to Japan's past

3 Chome 1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-8246
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Introduction

Yasukuni Shrine is a shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, dedicated to honoring soldiers and military families who sacrificed themselves for Japan since the Meiji Restoration. Its enshrined deities include 14 Class-A war criminals. Due to this, the shrine is controversial among East Asian countries and seen as a symbol of Japanese militarism.
Address
3 Chome 1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-8246
Opening hours
09:00-17:00
Transportation
Tokyo Station → Marunouchi Line subway (approx. 1 minute) → Otemachi Station → Tozai Line and Hanzomon Line subway (approx. 5 minutes) → Kudanshita Station