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Yasukuni Shrine and War History Museum Tour in Tokyo

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Activity provider: DeepExperience, Inc.
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Tour in Tokyo, taking in Yasukuni Shrine, Yushukan Museum and Chidorigafuchi. Run by DeepExperience, Inc., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Yasukuni Shrine
  • Yushukan Museum
  • Chidorigafuchi
  • Runs 2.5 hours
  • Private guided tour
  • Licensed English-speaking guide

Yasukuni Shrine and War History Museum Tour in Tokyo: Key Facts

PriceFrom $92.5 per person
Duration2.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2.5-hour experience from Tokyo, built around Yasukuni Shrine, Yushukan Museum and Chidorigafuchi. It is run by DeepExperience, Inc., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Private guided tour, Licensed English-speaking guide, Guided visit to Yasukuni Shrine, Guided visit inside the Yushukan War Museum and Yushukan War Museum admission fee. It does not cover Food and drinks and Transportation to and from the meeting point, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

靖國神社 第一鳥居（大鳥居）. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with DeepExperience, Inc. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

靖國神社 第一鳥居（大鳥居）

Yasukuni Shrine

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)

Yushukan Museum

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (110 minutes)

Chidorigafuchi

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

2 drop-off locations

遊就館, 千鳥ヶ淵戦没者墓苑

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: 靖國神社 第一鳥居（大鳥居）

Yasukuni Shrine: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)

Yushukan Museum: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (110 minutes)

Chidorigafuchi: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

2 drop-off locations: 遊就館, 千鳥ヶ淵戦没者墓苑

Includes

  • Private guided tour
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Guided visit to Yasukuni Shrine
  • Guided visit inside the Yushukan War Museum
  • Yushukan War Museum admission fee
  • Historical commentary with balanced, multi-perspective context
  • Visit to Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery (extended option)

Excludes

  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Important information

Meeting point

靖國神社 第一鳥居（大鳥居）

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $92.5
$92.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.4/5
based on 16 reviews
Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Morgan
August 11, 2026

We recently went on a tour with Mari Hokida . Mari gave a sensitive and informative tour of the shrine. The highlight was the Japanese perspective of the 20th century. Mari Hokida is highly recommended.

5
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Veronica
May 15, 2026

Kyo is such an excellent guide. The tour felt natural, the pacing is really good, and explains really well. I 100% recommend this!

5
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Holden
April 21, 2026

I learned so much, I love history and study it a lot and I was still learning new things.

5
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Annita
March 25, 2026

Very interesting tour! Kyo was super nice and informative! Thank you!

5
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Carl
October 9, 2025

tatsuo was very knowledgeable and taught me alot about Japan's history

5
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Dragos
September 19, 2025

Extremely interesting. Very experienced guide, a lot of interesting and new information provided. The history of Japan from early times to nowadays, with unique artefacts, photographs and documents exhibited in the museum. For instance, do you know why you should walk on the left side of the pavement or stand the left side of the escalators? No, not related to driving in Japan, the rule is way before cars existed. Take the tour to find out 🙂

5
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Traveller
July 23, 2026

Kyo was a wonderful and patient guide that took things at my pace. Offered not just insightful information regarding the tour, but we also exchanged stories about our own countries.

5
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Frederic
July 13, 2026

le shrine était magnifique et le musée avec les différentes guerres japonaises au court des siècles était intéressant.

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Erwin
July 11, 2026

Not more than pointing out where the shrine was, explaining that he could not speak inside the museum, buying the tickets and pointing out where the toilets are. Basically useless as we took a taxi to the location. Guide could not explain why we hired him and that we had to take this up with the office. Suppose this is done by this review.

5
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Bjarni
June 20, 2026

great museum and amazing guide

5
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Traveller
June 11, 2026

Our guide, Minoru-san, was a good guide whp provided a balanced overview of the shrine history. He was professional - waiting at the meeting point even before our meeting time. He also patiently responded to our questions. This has been an insightful tour in the Tokyo.

5
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Christian
August 9, 2025

A very nice guide! We really enjoyed the tour!

Frequently Asked Questions

靖國神社 第一鳥居（大鳥居）
The price does not cover food and drinks and transportation to and from the meeting point. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Shoes off at every hall, quiet voices, and no photographs inside the halls unless a sign allows it. At a shrine, rinse hands and mouth at the basin, then bow twice, clap twice and bow once; at a temple, hands together without clapping. Dress is relaxed, but shoulders and knees covered is the courteous choice.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Private guided tour, Licensed English-speaking guide, Guided visit to Yasukuni Shrine, Guided visit inside the Yushukan War Museum, Yushukan War Museum admission fee, Historical commentary with balanced, multi-perspective context, Visit to Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery (extended option)
The duration of the Yasukuni Shrine and War History Museum Tour in Tokyo is typically 2.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$92.5