Akama Shrine
Akama Shrine
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森のクマ
Osaka Prefecture, Japan49 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Akama-jingu Shrine built for Emperor Antoku who drowned himself
It was a bright red shrine and was visited by many tourists. There is also a statue of earless Hoichi in the back. It's a bit creepy, but if you've been there, definitely.
It was a bright red shrine and was visited by many tourists. There is also a statue of earless Hoichi in the back. It's a bit creepy, but if you've been there, definitely.
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Written 28 July 2024
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Flyingfishies
11 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
After being told the story of this shrine suddenly this place had more meaning, especially since I visited it with my 5yo son. The shrine isn't big compared to some we've in visited in Japan but the gate is impressive and the location over looking the strait is amazing. If you're in Shimonoseki I would recommend you pay this place a visit.
Written 22 September 2015
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,873 contributions
Sept 2014
The unique and appealing entranceway to this shrine is a fitting memorial to the young boy whom it was built for. The rear temple is surrounded by reflecting pools - a little hard to see - best viewed from the side. The views from the terrace overlooking the Straits are amazing. Combine a visit to this shrine with a walk through the Kanmon Tunnel and lunch at the Karato fish market - all within walking distance of each other.
Written 18 September 2014
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tadJapan
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan3,954 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Akama Shrine is for the young Emperor Antoku who passed away in the Kanmon Strait in 1185. There was the final battle here in the Kanmon Strait between the Genji clan and the Heike clan. Then, the Genji clan started the Samurai warriors days which ended in 1868, when the Choshu people succeeded to topple down the Tokugawa bakufu after they fought with the samurai warriors in 1866,etc.
日本語を加えないと投稿できない仕組みになっていますが、おかしいです！日本語も英語も投稿可能言語のはずですが。。。
日本語を加えないと投稿できない仕組みになっていますが、おかしいです！日本語も英語も投稿可能言語のはずですが。。。
Written 17 January 2019
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Christo168
Antwerp, Belgium10 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Ideally to visit by walking along the riverside when visiting the Karato Sea Market. I've been told that it is for good fortune for children, and yes I saw some locals with their children all dressed up with costume as adults.
Written 5 November 2015
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Wells666
Reading, UK131 contributions
As my title suggests this is a great little shrine that's well worth a visit if you are in shimonoseki. However I wouldn't recommend going there just to see this. The gate is amazing but the rest of it is very small with a smoking area and vending machines.
Written 26 February 2015
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ptskipton
skipton42 contributions
May 2013 • Family
One of the most impressive Shinto shrines I visited in Japan - and one of the best-located. Amazing dragons guarding the incense burners!
Written 27 April 2014
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan15,313 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
It is one of the main attractions in Shimonoseki. I strongly recommend you to visit this shrine. The entrance gate, painted in red and white, is photogenic.
Written 29 December 2019
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,982 contributions
Nov 2019
The Akama Shrine in Shimonoseki is a huge and vibrant complex. I stopped here on one of my tours and was glad I had additional time to explore as there is a lot to see here. I love the colors of the shrine, it really stands out compared to other shrines I've seen throughout Japan. I wish I knew more of the background and history of the shrine, as there was a small cemetery here and other interesting monuments and features. Don't skip this shrine if you are near Shimonoseki!
Written 24 November 2019
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Keizo
Kawasaki, Japan1,550 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
The shrine was built for 8 years old emperor Antoku from Heishi family who died in the battle with Genji family which ended the rule by Heishi in 1185.The impressive red and white gate was newly built or renovated in 1957 by Mr. Nakabe of Maruha corporation which was famous for whale fishing .
Written 27 January 2019
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