Akama Shrine (Shimonoseki)

Japan / Yamaguchi / Shimonoseki / Amidaiji-cho, 4-1

shrine, shinto / shintoism, shinto shrine

Comemorates the defeat of the Taira (Heike) clan in 12th century.

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Coordinates: 33°57'34"N 130°56'55"E

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SearsKA (guest)

It was built to honor Emperor Antoku (December 22, 1178 – April 24, 1185) the 81st Emperor of Japan. He died of drowning at age 6 and is today honored as a water god of sorts.

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Harbour 0.6 km
Kanmonkyo Bridge 0.9 km
Kanmon tunnel 1 km
Arka-Port 1 km
Shimonoseki Athletics Stadium 1.6 km
Baiko Gakuin University 1.7 km
Kanmon Straits 2.4 km
Shimonoseki train station on the JR Sanyo Main Line and San'in Main Line 2.7 km
YouMe City Shopping Mall 5.4 km
Moji Ward (Moji-ku) 7.3 km

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Harbour Kanmonkyo Bridge Kanmon tunnel Arka-Port Shimonoseki Athletics Stadium Baiko Gakuin University Kanmon Straits Shimonoseki train station on the JR Sanyo Main Line and San'in Main Line YouMe City Shopping Mall Moji Ward (Moji-ku)