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Yasukuni Shrine
靖国神社Tokyo · Kanto
Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial Shinto shrine that honors Japan's war dead, including those who fought in conflicts from the Meiji Restoration to World War II. The shrine features beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and is a site of significant historical and political importance.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 20,536 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Nearest station
- Ichigaya Station · 13 min walk
- Website
- yasukuni.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
6:00–18:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~16 min by car
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