# Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine was founded in 1869 to honour people who died in service of Japan.

## About Yasukuni Shrine

The enshrinement of convicted wartime leaders makes it politically controversial. Its grounds also hold the cherry tree used as Tokyo's official bloom benchmark.

## Nearest station to Yasukuni Shrine

The nearest station to Yasukuni Shrine is Ichigaya, about 8 minutes on foot. You can also walk from Kudanshita (9 minutes on foot), Iidabashi (11 minutes on foot) and Hanzomon (12 minutes on foot).

## Nearest stations

- [Ichigaya](/stations/ichigaya.md) — 8 min walk
- [Kudanshita](/stations/kudanshita.md) — 9 min walk
- [Iidabashi](/stations/iidabashi.md) — 11 min walk
- [Hanzomon](/stations/hanzomon.md) — 12 min walk

Walking times are estimates from the landmark map point; the actual route and station exit can differ.

## Rail lines serving these stations

- [Chuo Sobu Local Line](/lines/chuo-sobu-local.md)
- [Shinjuku Line](/lines/shinjuku.md)
- [Namboku Line](/lines/namboku.md)
- [Yurakucho Line](/lines/yurakucho.md)
- [Hanzomon Line](/lines/hanzomon.md)
- [Tozai Line](/lines/tozai.md)
- [Oedo Line](/lines/oedo.md)

## Facts

- **Category:** Shrine
- **Also known as:** 靖国神社, Yasukuni Jinja
- **Coordinates:** 35.6939, 139.7436
- **Official website:** https://www.yasukuni.or.jp/english/

## Related

- [All landmarks](/landmarks/index.md)