Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Yasukuni Shrine 靖国神社

Yasukuni Shrine 靖国神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the soldiers and others who died fighting on behalf of the Emperor of Japan.

When the Emperor Meiji visited Tokyo Shokonsha for the first time in 1874, he composed a poem; “I assure those of you who fought and died for your country that your names will live forever at this shrine in Musashino”.

Daily Open From 6:00 to 18:00 (to 19:00 May to Aug ; to 17:00 from Nov to Feb)

Access
By Subway :

    Tokyo Metro :  Tozai & Hanzomon Line – Kudanshita Station
    Toei Subway :  Shinjuku Line – Kudanshita Station

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