Shrine Spots in Shimonoseki Area
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- Akama Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Amidaijichou 4-1
- The Akama Shrine is dedicated to the Antoku Emperor, whose maternal grandfather was Taira no Kiyomori, and who drowned at the age of eight following the defeat of the Taira Clan in the Battle of Dan-no-ura. The Shrine is located in Amidaiji district, Shimonoseki City. The red-painted Suiten-mon gate (the Shrine’s main gate) which faces Dan-on-ura has magnificent decoration that evokes the supposed appearance of the underwater palace of the Dragon King. The Shrine grounds also contain the Nanamori-zuka (Seven Mounds), dedicated to the Heike (Taira) clan generals who died in the Battle of Dan-no-ura, and a statue of Hoichi, a character in the ghost story “Hoichi the Earless”. The Homotsu-den (Treasure House), for which there is an admission charge, preserves various literary works including a copy of the 20-chapter “Nagatobon Heike Monogatari” which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property, etc. After sunset, the Suiten-mon gate is illuminated, creating a beautiful spectacle which is not to be missed.
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It is one of the main attractions in Shimonoseki. I strongly recommend you to visit this shrine. The entrance gate, painted in red and white, is photogenic.
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- Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Nakanochou 1-1
- This shrine, known locally as Seki no Ujigamisama, enshrines Emperor Ojin, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Nintoku. The approximately 12.7-meter-tall gate is made with white granite is famous as the largest in Japan. The grounds also hold the Fuku-no-Zo, a statue of a blowfish, and the charms and ema prayer plaques are also shaped like blowfish.
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Kameyama Hachimangu is located on the top of a small hill, and so the view of Kanmon Strait from the shrine is wonderful. Kameyama battery once stood in the precinct of this shrine.
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- Sumiyoshi Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Ichinomiyasumiyoshi 1-11-1
- This shrine is known as one of the three biggest Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan along with the Sumiyoshi Shrine in Fukuoka City and Osaka City. The main shrine is designated as a national treasure, and the hall of worship, built by donations from MOTONARI Mori, is an Important Cultural Property. An annual festival is held from December 8th to 15th , where shimenawa rope is spread all over in the grounds, meaning that general visitors cannot enter, and priests cannot leave and must purify themselves.
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駐車場に停めて入ったら裏口だったらしく。 表面から行きたかった。 奥に御神木があり、なかなかの大きさ！ 圧巻です。
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- Iminomi-jinja Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Chofumiyanouchicho 1-18
- A Shinto shrine located in Chofumiyanouchi-cho, Shimonoseki City. It has a long history and was mentioned in the ancient Kojiki. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Ojin. The annual Suhotei Festival is held from August 7th to 13th and is considered one of the most extraordinary festivals in the land.
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Iminomiya Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Oujin. This shrine was once Nagato Ninomiya, or the second shrine of this region. It is a very old shrine, but the actual...
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- Otoshi-jinja Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Takezakicho 1-13-10
- A Shinto shrine in 1 Chome, Takezaki-cho, Shimonoseki City. This is the place where Minamoto no Yoshitsune prayed for victory at the Battle of Dannoura. It's said to have originated with the worship of a smaller shrine by local fishermen. Honoring the deity of long-lasting good luck in a battle, the flag of the Kiheitai army was also dedicated there in the waning days of the Tokugawa shogunate. The large torii gate and the stairs are lit up at night.
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下関駅から徒歩数分の場所に鳥居と石段がありました。この石段を上がって行くと境内となり正面に拝殿と本殿が配され、普段から観光客の参拝を想定した案内も立っていました。境内が少し高台になっている為、本来なら海方向への眺望が開けていたものと思われましたが、現在はビル等の建築物に遮られ最も目立つのが「海峡ゆめタワー」となっていました。
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- Toyokoto Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Chofu Miyazakicho 4-1
- A Shinto shrine in Chofumiyazaki-cho, Shimonoseki City. It's dedicated to the Chofu feudal lords. The grounds have a view of the Seto Inland Sea, including Manju Island and Kanju Island. It's a popular spot to watch the first sunrise of the new year. In the fall they hold the Kangetsu Festival to watch the moon over the Seto Inland Sea.
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Toyokoto Shrine is dedicated to the family of the feudal lord, namely Mori Family. The shrine stands on a hill at the edge of the Sea of Suo. It is known as a spot of sun rising viewing. So, the view...
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- Sakurayama-jinja Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Kamishinchicho 2-6-22
- A Shinto shrine in 2 Chome, Kamishinchi-cho, Shimonoseki City. It was founded by Takasugi Shinsaku as a place to pray for patriots who had died for their country. It currently honors 391 people, including Yoshida Shoin, Yamagata Aritomo, and Takasugi Shinsaku himself. The Kiheitai Festival is held every year in November.
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- FukutokuInari Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Toyouracho Uka 2960
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山口県の西の橋を南北に走る国道ぞいに、福徳稲荷神社があります。海岸近くに立っていますが、このあたりは海岸から急坂になっているので、丘の上のような場所に社殿が建っていました。 社殿のすぐ前まで車で行くことができます。社殿も鮮やかな朱色をしていますが、千本鳥居も見事に鮮やかな朱色なんです。その千本鳥居は、社殿が建つ場所から海に向かって坂を下るようにつながっているので、青い海の色にとてもよく映えてい...
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- Hikojima Hachimangu Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Hikoshimasakomachi 5-chome 12-9
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平知盛が背水の陣を引いた彦島。 立派なお社、綺麗に掃き清められたお庭は特筆すべきです。 実は彦島神社巡り御朱印は10種類あるようで、今度はお参りを済ませて頂戴いたします。境内にはペトログリフ磐座もあり、ペトログラフとは違うということも認識させて戴きました。
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- Itsukushima Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Kamishinchicho 1-chome 1-11
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This Itsukushima Shrine has a big drum brought from Kokura Castle. In 1866, Chousyuu-han, a local feudal clan, fought against Kokura-han, a fedal clan, located at the opposite side of the Kanmon...
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- Suzugamori Inari Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Izakicho 1-7-23
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急な石段を上がって行くと境内に向かう事が出来ました。境内からは、港を望む事が出来、下関駅方面を見渡せました。 当然のように稲荷神社だけあって朱塗りの社殿が遠目にも目立っていました。
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- Nakayama Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Hohokucho Tasuki
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- Ikuno Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Hatabumiyanoshitacho 16-18
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- Otsubo Hachimangu Shrine Company office
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Hayamacho 21-1
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- Ozuki Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Ozukimiyanomachi 18-26
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- Kawatana Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Toyouracho Kawatana 3632
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- Kifune Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Maruyamacho 1-2-1
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- Kiyosue Hachimangu Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Kiyosuenakamachi 1-5-5
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- Momiji Inari Shrine
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Buzendacho 1-4-3
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- Fuoji Temple
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- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Konpiracho 17-2
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Heading west along Japan’s largest island, Honshu, the very last prefecture you’ll reach is Yamaguchi, separated from Kyushu by a small strip of water known as the Kanmon Straits, which the far-reaching harbor city Shimonoseki looks over. With water at every turn, the seafood of Yamaguchi is an indisputable highlight, and we’re not talking just the usual fish dishes - the notorious fugu, or puffer fish, is a Japanese delicacy that was discovered in Yamaguchi prefecture, making it the best place to try it out.
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