The Yūshūkan is a Japanese military and war museum located within Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo. As a museum maintained by the shrine, which is dedicated to the souls of soldiers who died fighting
Yasukuni Yusyukan 2
Image of the newer entrance area
The museum's A6M Zero Model 52 fighter aircraft
Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded by Emperor Meiji in June 1869 and commemorates those who died in service of Japan, from the Boshin War of 1868–1869, to the
Yūshūkan
…The Yūshūkan (遊就館; lit. 'Place to commune with noble souls') is a Japanese military and war museum located within Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo. As a museum maintained by the shrine, which is dedicated to the souls of soldiers who died fighting on behalf of the Emperor of Japan…
The haiden (hall of worship)
Visitors in military uniforms with the Rising Sun Flag in August 2012
King of Thailand, King Rama VII (Prajadhipok)'s visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, May 1931