Akama Shrine
A shrine with beautiful vermillion suitenmon that was dedicated to Emperor Antoku, who died at a young age after being defeated in battle.
The "Sentei festival," a memorial service festival, is held every year in May, and the "Joro-dochu," where women are dressed in colorful, lady-in-waiting costumes, is a must see.
The "Sentei festival," a memorial service festival, is held every year in May, and the "Joro-dochu," where women are dressed in colorful, lady-in-waiting costumes, is a must see.
More Information about Akama Shrine
Street address
- 4-1 Amidaiji-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi
About YAMAGUCHI Access
Route1
- About 10 minutes by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station. Get off at the Karato bus stop, then about 1 minute by foot.
Route2
- About 20 minutes by bus from JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station. Get off at the Karato bus stop, then about 1 minute by foot.
Opening Hours
- All day(The shrine sanctuary is open from 9:00–17:00)
Closed
- Open all year
Best season
- All year
Point
- The "Karato Market," with stores offering fresh sushi all lined up together, and "Kaikyokan Aquarium," where you can see one of the world's largest penguin tank, are also close by, so it’s a good idea to visit these places too when touring.
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Shunan Industrial Night Scenery
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Hagi Castle Town and Hagi Meirin Gakusha, school house
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Nagato Yumoto Onsen
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Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge
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Kintaikyo Bridge
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Yamaguchi Ube Airport
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Yanai Nishigura/goldfish lantern experience
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Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
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National Treasure Ruriko-ji Five Storey Pagoda
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Yuda Onsen
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Akiyoshidai Plateau/Akiyoshido Cave
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Hagi Uragami Museum
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Iwakuni Art Museum with Kashiwabara Collection
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Rental Kimonos at Saikoutei
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Karato Market
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Iwakuni Castle
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Motonosumi Shrine
