Suitengu (Kurume)
水天宮
Fukuoka · Kurume
Suitengu accouchement serein
Kanpei Chūsha
Akama Shrine
Akama Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
See details
Horaires
9:00–17:00
Vue d'ensemble
This striking vermilion shrine faces the Kanmon Straits where the child Emperor Antoku drowned at the climactic Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185, ending the Genpei War. Its Dragon Palace-inspired architecture reflects the tale that the young emperor descended to the sea palace. The adjacent cemetery of the Taira warriors and the statue of Hoichi the Earless connect to the famous Heike Monogatari and Lafcadio Hearn's ghost stories.
Histoire
Fondation
📜Selon la tradition
1191 [建久2年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
1191 1185📄Atteste par les sources
Emperor Antoku drowned at the Battle of Dan-no-ura, the decisive final battle of the Genpei War.
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
A savoir
💡
The shrine's 'Dragon Palace Gate' (Suitenmon) is inspired by the legend that Emperor Antoku descended to the undersea Dragon Palace.
Source: tradition
💡
Lafcadio Hearn's famous ghost story 'Hoichi the Earless' is set at this shrine.
Source: documented
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
33.9578, 130.9456
Physical Address
4-1 Amidaiji-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0003
Province historique
Suo / Nagato
Acces
Shimonoseki Station (JR San'yo Line)
Horaires
9:00–17:00
Bus
Bus from Shimonoseki Station, ~10 min
Meilleure saison
May (Sentei-sai festival)
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Site officiel
http://www.tiki.ne.jp/~akama-jingu/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Memorial to the tragic child emperor, with Dragon Palace architecture overlooking the site of Japan's most legendary naval battle.
Sanctuaires lies
Questions frequentes
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What is Akama Shrine?
This striking vermilion shrine faces the Kanmon Straits where the child Emperor Antoku drowned at the climactic Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185, ending the Genpei War. Its Dragon Palace-inspired architecture reflects the tale that the young emperor descended to the sea palace. The adjacent cemetery of the Taira warriors and the statue of Hoichi the Earless connect to the famous Heike Monogatari and Lafcadio Hearn's ghost stories.
Where is Akama Shrine located?
Akama Shrine is located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. The full address is: 4-1 Amidaiji-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0003.
What deities are enshrined at Akama Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Emperor Antoku.