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Yasukuni Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine founded in 1869 by Emperor Meiji to honour those who died in the Boshin War. Its Book of Souls contains the names of 2,466,532 Japanese and colonial soldiers, including 1,068 convicted war criminals, of whom 14 were convicted of Class A crimes. The shrine houses the Yūshūkan Museum, which displays historical materials such as farewell letters and personal effects of the fallen. It also has the Chinreisha building, dedicated to all victims of the Second World War, regardless of nationality. Visitors can walk the grounds, observe Shinto rituals and visit the museum. The shrine is a focal point of political controversy and debate over historical memory in East Asia, and has been the target of protests from China, South Korea and other countries. No Japanese emperor has visited the shrine since 1975.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Yasukuni Shrine: 2 missions
- ChinreishaThe Chinreisha building is a shrine built to inter the souls of all those who died during the Second World War, regardless of nationality.
- Visit Yasukuni ShrineVisit Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo and check out the place in person.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Yasukuni Shrine?
Visiting Yasukuni Shrine is free.
What are the opening hours of Yasukuni Shrine?
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in January, February, November, and December).
How much time do you need for Yasukuni Shrine?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Yasukuni Shrine?
Chinreisha and Visit Yasukuni Shrine.
What is there to see near Yasukuni Shrine?
Yūshūkan (142 m), Chidori-ga-fuchi moat (475 m) and Nippon Budokan (664 m).
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