Daiichi Torii is the first gate of Yasukuni Jinja. It stands 25 meters high and is made of steel. The gate was built in 1921 and is a starting point of the Yasukuni Shrine tour. Placed near the torii are lanterns with the names of patrons who have donated to the Shrine.

Regarded as the “Father of Modern Japanese Army”, Omura Masujirois put in a great deal of effort into the establishment of Yasukuni Shrine. His statue was set here in 1893. It is also the first Western-style monument installed in Tokyo.

Shinmon or the Main Gate is a cypress-made structure that stands next to the Daini Tori. Completed in 1934, the gate underwent restoration in 1994. Each of its two doors bears a chrysanthemum crest measuring in diameter 1.5 meters.

Nogakudo is a Noh theater on the territory of Yasukuni Shrine. Established in Shiba park in 1881, theater moved to Yasukuni in 1901. Noh dramas and traditional Japanese dance performances are staged here to honor the resident divinities.

Located within the Yasukuni Shrine, Yūshūkan is a war museum displaying various war artifacts and documents from Meiji Era till the end of the Pacific War. The museum was opened in 1882, and renovated in 2002.

Japanese people are known for their respect to the world that surrounds them, that is precisely why animals contribution during the war periods was also honored and statues where completed as a tribute to their help and faithfulness. These life-size statues are made of bronze. The Horse statue was completed in 1958, followed in 1982 by the "Pigeons and the Globe" statues, and by the Dog statue in 1992.

Being one of the newest monument at Yasukuni shrine and completed in 2005, this monument is dedicated to Monument of Dr. Pal, who was a judge in the International Military Tribunal for the Far East's. The merit of Dr. Radha Binod Pal is in the fact that he found all the Japanese defendants during the Second World War not guilty.

Completed in 1874 this statue is a tribute to the many war widows, who made supernatural efforts in raising their children after their husbands' death. The monument is a donation from those mothers' children as a symbol of their gratitude.

Yasukuni Kaiko Bunko represents the Yasukuni archives. Opening its doors in 1999, the archives have a collection of 100000 volumes. Though tourists do not use to wander around inside of this building, Yasukuni Kaiko Bunko is free to public access and welcomes anyone eager to learn about Yakusuni. It is located right to the left of Yushukan museum.

First established in 1869, the Sumo Ring hosts specialized exhibitions involving all professional sumo wrestlers, including grand champions or yokozuna. This happens every year during the Spring Festival. Though it is a far cry from a stunningly beautiful and original structure, it gives the perfect idea of what a sumo ring is.

Located in the picturesque and amazingly beautiful Sacred Pond Garden, Senshintei, Seisentei and Kountei represent three traditional Japanese tea-houses, situated right on the shore of the pond. The buildings are worth the attention due to their architecture.

Shinchi Teien is a traditional Japanese garden also known by the name of Sacred Pond Garden. It is one of the most celebrated in Japan. Shinchi Teien was created early in the Meiji era, but was renovated in 1999. Its centerpiece is a waterfall in the serene pond and on its shore three tea-houses are dislocated.

Chumon Toriti is the third and the last gate that guards the entrance to Haiden, the Main Hall. The current structure was built in 2006. The tori is made of cypress.

Sanshuden or the Assembly was reconstructed in 2004, providing waiting and reception rooms for those wishing to visit the Honden (Main Shrine). It is located right after the Chumon Toriti.

Haiden or otherwise called Main Hall is situated right after the Chumon Tori. The Haiden was built in 1901, but renovated in 1989. In front of the Main Hall stands a wooden box, meant for charity donation as a respect to the souls enshrined at Yasukuni.

Built in 1872, Honden is the Main Shrine of Yasukuni. Here the divinities reside. The Honden was renovated in 1989. The excursions here are with special guide only. Near the Honden is located Tochakuden or the Reception Hall. Behind the Main Shrine is located Reijibo Hoanden or Repository for the Symbolic Registers of Divinities.