Yasukuni Jinja

Name: Yasukuni Jinja
Address: Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0073, JP
Telephone: +81332618326
Price range: Free

Also called Yasukuni

Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture

ShrineBe the first to rate 8 posts

2 have visited

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

A Shinto shrine in central Tokyo dedicated to the souls of those who died in service of Japan. Founded in 1869, it remains a significant site of remembrance and controversy, featuring a large torii gate, peaceful gardens, and a war museum.

Garden Historic Imperial Connection Shinto Shrine Torii Gates

Why you should go

Yasukuni Shrine was founded in June 1869 by Emperor Meiji.

Emperor Hirohito visited Yasukuni 8 times after World War II, but stopped after 1975.

Goshuin

View all goshuin

This shrine offers 2 different goshuin designs

Regular

¥500

Regular

¥500

How do I visit?

Admission

Adult (18+)Free

Location

Getting There

◌

Ichigaya Station

Exit A4

9 min walk • 682mNearest

◌

Exit A2

11 min walk • 906m

E06

Oedo

Tokyo Metro•Subway•Exit A5

T06

Tozai

Tokyo Metro•Subway

Within 300 m Within 600 m

Nearby bike share

Renting needs the operator's app and a Japanese phone number. docomo day passes are sold at convenience stores. Data sources

Facilities

Parking
Restrooms
Restaurant

Know before you go

Plan extra time to see more than the main shrine: the grounds include peaceful gardens and an on-site war museum.

Community

8 recent visits and photo contributions

Anissa R. checked in

Jun 21

Visited June 20

Maximilian Habsburg-LothringenPro shared a goshuin

May 23

Saisonales Mai 2026 Washi Paper

Maximilian Habsburg-LothringenPro shared a goshuin

May 23

View all temple posts

Reviews

Be the first to review Yasukuni Jinja

Share how your visit was to help other travelers.

Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about this place

Yasukuni Shrine was founded in June 1869 by Emperor Meiji.

Emperor Hirohito visited Yasukuni 8 times after World War II, but stopped after 1975.

Yasukuni Jinja