Location: Shimonoseki
Top Things to do in Shimonoseki
Things to do in Shimonoseki, Chugoku: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Shimonoseki (下関市, Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is at the southwestern tip of Honshu, facing the Tsushima Strait and also Kitakyushu across the Kanmon Straits.
Restaurants in Shimonoseki
1. Sakurayama Shrine
2. Fukutokuinari Shrine
3. Akama Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By tadJapan - Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Heike clan was defeated by Genji clan in the Kanmon Strait in 1185. Akama-jingu enshrines Emperor Antoku who died in the Kanmon Strait during the long battles between Genji and Heike. Heike clans' days were over at this final battle in this area. Present Emperor and Empress visited this shrine a few years ago. There is a traditional festival "Sentei-sai" in the shrine on the 3rd of May every year when you can see the elegant scene with traditional costumes. 日本語をつけないと受理されない方式になり困っています。海外の人にも読んでもらうために英語だけでは投稿できないのは納得できません。日本のトリップアドバイザーは鎖国化したようです。
4. Kozanji Temple
5. Sumiyoshi Shrine
6. Kurusonzan Shuzenji
7. Nichirai-ji Temple
8. Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Miike2000 - Brisbane, Australia
Great views of Kamini Strait from the top of the steps. You can say a prayer with the fresh water from the fountain. There is a massive sculpture of a turtle and the famous FUGO Puffa Fish. You can go inside the temple, say a prayer and ring the bell. There is about 60 steps to the top from the roadside or you can drive up. It's right across the road from the Karato market so in walking distance. Beautiful big entrance statue.
9. Mt. Juntei
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
