Akama Shrine

YAMAGUCHI CULTURE

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.

More Information about Akama Shrine

Street address: 4-1 Amidaiji-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi
About YAMAGUCHI

Access

Route1

10 minutes by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station. Get off at the Karato bus stop, then 1 minute by foot.

Route2

20 minutes by bus from JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station. Get off at the Karato bus stop, then 1 minute by foot.

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours a day (The shrine sanctuary is open from 9:00–17:00)

Closed: Open all year round

Website: http://www.visit-jy.com/en/spots/10467

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.