Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, Tokyo

Name: Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery
Address: 2, Sanbancho, Tokyo, 102-0075, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3262-2030

#236 among attractions in Tokyo

Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site

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Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery is a national Japanese cemetery and memorial for 352,297 unidentified war dead of the Second World War, located near the inner moat of the Imperial Palace and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. ()

Local name: 千鳥ケ淵戦没者墓苑 Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Graves: 358.3 thous.Coordinates: 35°41'25"N, 139°44'49"E

Address

2, Sanbancho千代田区 (qian dai tian qu)Tokyo 102-0075 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3262-2030

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Day trips

Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial Palace, Edo Castle, Yasukuni Shrine, Nippon Budokan.

0.6 miSE
Emperor's residence with gardens and tours
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
17 min walk • The Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is a pivotal symbol of the nation's rich heritage and the residence of the Japanese imperial family. Surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, the palace is a serene oasis amid the bustling cityscape.
0.4 miE
Historical landmark with moats
Edo Castle, Tokyo
11 min walk • Edo Castle, an emblematic historical site nestled in the heart of Tokyo, stands as a testament to Japan's rich feudal past. Originally constructed in 1457, this grand fortress was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, who ruled over Japan during the Edo period.
~1880 ftNW
Shrine dedicated to those killed in war
Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo
10 min walk • Yasukuni Shrine, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, stands as a poignant memorial site deeply woven into the nation's history. Established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji, the shrine honors the souls of those who perished in service to the country.
~1440 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
7 min walk • The Nippon Budokan, often shortened to simply "Budokan," is an iconic arena nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Known primarily as a venue for martial arts competitions, particularly judo, it has also gained international fame as a concert hall, where numerous...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
12 min walk • The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, often abbreviated as MOMAT, is a treasure trove of contemporary artistic expression nestled in the heart of Japan's bustling capital city. As Tokyo's first national art museum, it was established in 1952 and has since become a...
0.4 miE
Museum, Library
National Archives of Japan, Tokyo
11 min walk • The Independent Administrative Institution National Archives of Japan preserve Japanese government documents and historical records and make them available to the public.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
National Showa Memorial Museum, Tokyo
11 min walk • The National Showa Memorial Museum is a national museum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, managed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kudankita, Tokyo
12 min walk • Kudankita is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, consisting of four chōme. It was a part of the former ward of Kōjimachi. As of March 1, 2007, its population is 1,404. Kudankita is a luxury and prestigious residential and business zone. The Yasukuni Shrine is situated near the center of the district.
0.4 miS
Palace
Fukiage Palace, Tokyo
11 min walk • The Fukiage Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, located in the Fukiage Garden on the grounds of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
~890 ftW
Neighbourhood
Sanbanchō, Tokyo
5 min walk • Part of the Banchō area, Sanbanchō is an upscale, mostly residential district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. As of June 2020, the population of this district is 3,666 in 1,707 households.
0.4 miE
Area
Tokyo/Chiyoda, Tokyo
11 min walk • Chiyoda is a special ward located in central Tokyo, Japan. It is known as Chiyoda City in English. It was formed in 1947 as a merger of Kanda and Kōjimachi wards following Tokyo City's transformation into Tokyo Metropolis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Chidorigafuchi Moat, Tokyo (2 min walk), Sanbanchō, Tokyo (5 min walk), Kitanomaru Park, Tokyo (7 min walk), Nippon Budokan, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery:

Bus

かがやきプラザ • Lines: 内神田ルート (10 min walk)
Chiyoda Kuyakusho • Lines: 内神田ルート, 秋葉原ルート (12 min walk)

Metro

Kudanshita • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, S, T, Z (11 min walk)
Hanzomon • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, Z (12 min walk)

Train

Ichigaya (17 min walk)
Iidabashi (20 min walk)