Akama Jingū

Overview

Akama Shrine (Akama Jingū) is a Shinto shrine in Amidaijichō, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Formerly ranked as a Kanpei-taisha, it is dedicated to Emperor Antoku, who died in the Battle of Dan-no-ura that occurred nearby in 1185. The precincts include a Registered Tangible Cultural Property and encompass Dairen Shrine and the Akama Shrine Treasure Hall.

Highlights

• ●Its history as a shrine dedicated to Emperor Antoku
• ●Shrine buildings including a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
• ●Dairen Shrine within the precincts
• ●The Akama Shrine Treasure Hall

History

Until the Edo period it was called the Antoku Tennō Miei-dō and was venerated in Buddhist style. Its predecessor was a temple named Amida-ji, but through the anti-Buddhist movement it became a Shinto shrine as it remains today. Its founding is said to date back to 859.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the precincts through the main gate and view the shrine buildings
2. 2Pay respects at the main hall and learn its history
3. 3Visit Dairen Shrine within the grounds
4. 4View the collection at the Akama Shrine Treasure Hall

Did you know?

💡 The shrine was formerly ranked as a Kanpei-taisha, a top-tier imperially designated shrine.

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