Yasukuni Shrine, Shinto shrine in Kudankita, Tokyo, Japan
The shrine compound includes the Yushukan Museum, sacred groves, and a main hall constructed in the traditional Shinmei-zukuri architectural pattern.
Emperor Meiji established the shrine in 1869, initially naming it Shokonsha before changing it to Yasukuni Jinja in 1879 to honor fallen soldiers.
The shrine maintains written records of 2.5 million individuals, documenting their names, origins, and dates of death in service to Japan.
Visitors can access the shrine daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM through Kudanshita Station on the Hanzomon, Tozai, and Shinjuku subway lines.
The meteorological agency monitors a specific cherry tree within the shrine grounds to mark the official start of Tokyo's cherry blossom season.
Location: Kudankita
Inception: August 6, 1869
Founders: Emperor Meiji
Architects: Itō Heizaemon IX
Architectural style: Shinmei-zukuri
Address: 東京都千代田区九段北3-1-1 102-8246
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-18:00
Phone: +81332618326
Website: https://yasukuni.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.69396,139.74269
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:08
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