Through the center of the grounds is a walkway formed by granite blocks and lined by a single row of identical stone lantern sculptures. Off the path are some souvenir shops, vending machines, and benches. Omura Masujiro sits in the middle of the complex. The Wars and Soldiers that Shaped Modern Japan Museum sits tucked next to the shrine's north entrance. The shrine is at the far west near one of shrine's three large torrii , or entry gates.
Ropes delineate areas along the driveway for the media and cheering sections.
Behind us, scattered between the shrubbery, sit outdoor displays of decommissioned Japanese bronze cannons, anti-aircraft guns, torpedoes, and bombs. Koizumi's black saloon car then enters the gate and slowly moves up the driveway. He quickly exits the car, flanked by heavy security, and heads for the shrine's entrance. It is a sea of flags, flashbulbs, and cheers. Twenty minutes later, after taking care of business, he's back in the car, accompanied by equal mayhem as before, and out the gate.