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Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan, established in 1869 to commemorate people who died while serving the Japanese state in conflicts from the late nineteenth century onward. It is also a politically contested site because its enshrined dead include fourteen people convicted as Class-A war criminals after the Second World War. Visits by Japanese political leaders have frequently drawn criticism from neighboring countries.
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How good is Yasukuni Shrine?
Yasukuni Shrine scores 5.34/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Shrine category.
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Is Yasukuni Shrine worth it in 2026?
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