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Akama Jingu

The shrine of the boy emperor who drowned at Dannoura

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From the berth
20 min on foot from Arcaport
1.5 km; 7 min from Karato Market (our estimates). Akama-jingu-mae bus stop, about 9 min from JR Shimonoseki. From Choshu Dejima a taxi, about 17 min to Karato (city figure)
Hours
Grounds open every day
Treasure hall 09:00–16:30. Gate hours not confirmed
Cost
Free
Treasure hall ¥100
Time needed
About 30–40 min
Our estimate

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Checked · Researched, not yet visited · times from official timetables and our estimates · Takumi Yamada

Why it's worth your hours

Emperor Antoku drowned aged eight when the Heike clan lost the battle of Dannoura in 1185, and this shrine is his. The vermilion Suitenmon gate was built to look like the Dragon Palace under the sea. The temple that stood here, Amidaji, is the setting of Lafcadio Hearn’s Hoichi the Earless; Hoichi’s hall and the Heike graves are beside the shrine.

What you actually do here

One thing the plaques won't tell you

  1. The Senteisai festival is held on 2–4 May, with the procession on 3 May.

The temple that stood here, Amidaji, is the setting of Lafcadio Hearn’s Hoichi the Earless; Hoichi’s hall and the Heike graves are beside the shrine.

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Quick answers

Questions people ask here

How much is Akama Jingu?

The grounds are free. The treasure hall is ¥100, 09:00–16:30.

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