Akama Shrine, Shimonoseki

Name: Akama Shrine
Address: 4-1 Amidaijicho, Shimonoseki, 750-0003, Japan
Telephone: +81 83-231-4138

#2 among attractions in Shimonoseki

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Akama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Antoku, a Japanese emperor who died as a child in the Battle of Dan-no-ura, which occurred nearby in 1185. This battle was important in the history of Japan because it brought an end to Genpei War in which the Minamoto clan defeated the rival Taira clan, and ended the Taira bid for control of Japan. ()

Local name: 赤間神宮 Established: 1191 (833 years ago)Coordinates: 33°57'34"N, 130°56'56"E

Address

4-1 AmidaijichoShimonoseki 750-0003 Japan

Contact

+81 83-231-4138

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Akama Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mekari Shrine, Kaikyō Yume Tower, Kanmon Bridge, Karato.

0.8 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mekari Shrine, Kitakyushu
20 min walk • Mekari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan.
1.3 miSW
Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower
Kaikyō Yume Tower, Shimonoseki
33 min walk • The Kaikyō Yume Tower dominates the city of Shimonoseki and is the tallest tower in western Japan. Standing 153 metres tall, it was opened in July 1996. It forms a part of the Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki building, which houses a conference centre and corporate offices.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki
16 min walk • The Kanmon Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits, a stretch of water separating two of Japan's four main islands.
0.4 miSW
Piers and boardwalks
Karato, Shimonoseki
12 min walk • Karato is the downtown area of the city of Shimonoseki, Japan. It is known as the most famous sightseeing spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
0.6 miNE
Park
Mimosusogawa Park, Shimonoseki
16 min walk • Mimosusogawa Park is a city park located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It faces Dannoura, the final stage of the Battle of Genpei, and is located between National Route 9 and the Kanmon Straits.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Historical place
Men si dian qi tong xinretoro guan, Kitakyushu
32 min walk • Moji Telecommunications Retro-kan is a historical building located in Hama-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka, and is used as a museum displaying NTT telephones and other equipment.
1.4 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kōzan-ji, Shimonoseki
37 min walk • The Kinzan Kōzan-ji is a temple of the Sōtō school in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was first established as a temple of the Rinzai school by Kyoan Genjaku in 1327. Kōzan-ji's Butsuden, completed in 1320, is a National Treasure of Japan.
1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Saving Athletic Stadium, Shimonoseki
27 min walk • Shimonoseki Stadium is an athletic stadium in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the home stadium of football club Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
1.2 miS
Tunnel
Kanmon Tunnel, Shimonoseki
32 min walk • In Japan, the Kanmon Roadway Tunnel carries National Route 2 under the Kanmon Straits. At the time of its construction, it was the longest undersea highway in the world. It opened in 1958. The overall length is 3,461 metres meters, and it is 58 metres below sea level at the deepest point.
0.9 miS
Area
Kanmon Straits, Shimonoseki
23 min walk • The Kanmon Straits or the Straits of Shimonoseki is the stretch of water separating Honshu and Kyushu, two of Japan's four main islands. On the Honshu side of the strait is Shimonoseki and on the Kyushu side is Kitakyushu, whose former city and present ward, Moji, gave the strait its "mon".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Akama Shrine open?

Akama Shrine is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Akama Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Karato, Shimonoseki (12 min walk), Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki (16 min walk), Mimosusogawa Park, Shimonoseki (16 min walk), Mekari Shrine, Kitakyushu (20 min walk).

How to get to Akama Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akama Shrine:

Bus

赤間神宮前 • Lines: 10, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 217B, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 24Ya, 26Ya (2 min walk)
壇の浦 • Lines: 10, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 217B, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 24Ya, 26Ya (4 min walk)

Ferry

下関港 • Lines: 巌流島連絡船, 関門連絡船 (12 min walk)
門司港 • Lines: 巌流島連絡船 (北九州(門司港)=>舟島(巌流島)), 関門連絡船 (29 min walk)

Train

Norfork Hiroba (24 min walk)
Kanmonkaikyo Mekari (28 min walk)