A shrine founded by Emperor Meiji in 1869 for those who died in Japan's wars, and the country's most controversial landmark: since 1978 it also enshrines 14 Class A war criminals, and visits by politicians draw protests from neighbouring countries. Its Yushukan museum presents the wars from a conservative Japanese perspective.
- Address
- 3 Chome-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan
- Hours
- Yushukan 9:00-16:30 (entry until 16:00) (japan-guide.com, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1 h
- Price
- Shrine free; Yushukan museum JPY 1,000 (japan-guide.com, 2026)
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Visit with that context in mind; the Yushukan's view of history is disputed (Time Out, japan-guide.com).
- The approach is also one of Tokyo's cherry-blossom spots, next to Chidorigafuchi.