Akama Jingū
赤間神宮
Akama Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to a child emperor, with unique architecture and historical graves.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- It enshrines Emperor Antoku, who drowned in the Battle of Dan-no-ura.
- Founded as Amidaji Temple in 859.
- Renamed Akama Jingu in 1940.
What to see
- Suitenmon gate, a Ryugu-zukuri style gate.
- Suitenmon gate and corridor are tangible cultural properties.
- Graves of the Heike clan are on the grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山口県下関市阿弥陀寺町４-１ Open in Google Maps
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