Yūshūkan

遊就館

Yushukan is the museum attached to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Its name draws on a classical phrase about choosing one’s company wisely, and the institution presents itself as a place to learn from the virtues of those enshrined and from historic arms and related materials. The museum opened in 1882 in an Italian castle-style building and later expanded through Japan’s modern wars and renovations. Visitors should check closed days, special exhibitions, and admission notices before arrival. Treat the visit as a solemn history stop rather than entertainment sightseeing. Come when you want a focused museum experience within the Yasukuni precinct.