# Yasukuni Shrine

Tokyo, Japan

Yasukuni is a Shinto shrine founded in 1869 to honor Japan's war dead, around 2.5 million enshrined souls. Known for towering steel gates, spring cherry blossoms, and the Yūshūkan museum, it remains one of Tokyo's most debated landmarks.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Yasukuni Shrine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.694, 139.7427

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