Nogi Shrine

This shrine in the Akasaka district honors a celebrated general of the Russo-Japanese War and his wife, who took their own lives following the death of the Meiji emperor in an act of loyalty that stirred the nation. The general's preserved former residence stands beside the shrine, a modest Western-influenced home open to the public on anniversary dates, offering a window onto the austere private life of a national figure. A monthly antiques market fills the grounds, and the quiet precinct contrasts with the surrounding district.