Travel in Yamaguchi
Akama Shrine
Akama Shrine · Akama-jingu Shrine · 赤間神宮
Pass the red Suitenmon at Akama Shrine and worship in the grounds. For historical records too, visit the Treasure Hall’s Genpei War materials and other exhibits.
Akama Shrine tourism information Official sources Sanden stops and walking access
Visitor information
Admission
Treasure Hall admission is 100 yen. Official tourism guidance specifies no separate ordinary grounds-worship fee.
Opening hours
The Treasure Hall opens 09:00–16:30, with no regular closures. Ordinary grounds-worship hours are not separately listed on the official page.
What to see at Akama Shrine
Red Suitenmon and Treasure Hall records
See the red Suitenmon as you enter. After the grounds, visit the Treasure Hall for records of the Genpei War and other materials.
How to get to Akama Shrine
Take a Sanden Kokudo Line service numbered 10–24 from Shimonoseki. After about eight minutes, alight at Akama-Jingu-mae, then walk about one minute. The adult regular fare is 270 yen one way. Return from the same-named Shimonoseki Station-bound stop.
Before you visit
Visit within Treasure Hall hours
Treasure Hall viewing is separate from worship. Arrive within its hours and leave time for exhibits if visiting for historical records.
Questions about Akama Shrine
What historical records can I see at Akama Shrine?
The Treasure Hall has Genpei War records and other materials. Viewing is separate from grounds worship; check its fees and hours.
Official sources
- Akama Shrine tourism information ·
- Official sources ·
- Sanden stops and walking access ·
- Current Sanden Kokudo fares ·
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