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Yasukuni Shrine
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France / CC BY 2.0
SIGHT

Yasukuni Shrine

Cherry blossoms and controversy

A Shinto shrine famous for its cherry trees. It is also politically sensitive because it honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals. The Yushukan museum is on the grounds.

#Traditional
Traditional ↔ Modern
Quiet ↔ Lively
Best timeLate March (cherry blossoms)
Nearby area
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