Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine was established 1869 by Emperor Meiji to honor those in service to Japan who were killed in the Boshin War (1868-1869). Now, it's a shrine to commemorate all Japanese who served in wars including mobilized civilians, residents of Okinawa, and victims of Soviet gulags. Its considered a controversial site as 1066 WWII war criminals are enshrined here, including 14 Class A offenders.

A lot of people were here to view cherry blossoms. There's also a museum but it was closed. Statue is of Omuru Masujiro, credited with modernizing Japan's navy.Read more