To share the thoughts of the noble souls who gave up their lives for the country they loved, Yasukuni Jinja displays a selection of last messages at the front of the shrine every month.

The origins of Yasukuni Jinja lie in a shrine called Shokonsha, which was established on June 29, 1869, by the will of the Emperor Meiji. In 1879, it was renamed Yasukuni Jinja, the name it still bears today.

Information on how to get to Yasukuni Jinja

Yasukuni Jinja hosts various festivals and events throughout the year.

The Yushukan Museum exhibits precious historical materials, such as last messages and personal effects, to convey the thoughts and circumstances of those enshrined at Yasukuni Jinja to people living in the present day.