[Akama Shrine: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Akama Shrine with its beautiful vermilion color⛩️

Akama Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Emperor Antoku, who sank into the sea along with the defeated Heike clan in the Battle of Dannoura in the 4th year of Juei. It was a very beautiful and mysterious shrine with a beautiful vermilion color. You could see the ships sailing through the sea from the vermilion Suitenmon Gate, which was modeled after Ryugu-jo Castle. If you come to Shimonoseki, please be sure to visit Akama Shrine. [Name] Akama Shrine [Location] 4-1 Amidaji-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0003 [Visit date] April 2024 #Yamaguchi trip #Shimonoseki sightseeing #Domestic travel #Akama Shrine