Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine

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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.

Spot details

Address: Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Nakanochou 1-1 Map
Area: Shimonoseki Area
Phone: 0832311323
Hours: 6:00-19:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Ashtray installation location only)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice view

Reviewed : 2019.12.29

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.
To kill your time

Reviewed : 2019.01.28

This shrine is on the opposite side of the place where Karato Market and Kamon Wharf are located so if you have time please visit also this shrine. Stepping up you would see on your left hand side...
You must visit this place

Reviewed : 2018.07.28

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...