Travel in Yamaguchi
Akama Shrine
Akama Shrine · Akama-jingu Shrine · 赤間神宮
Pass through Akama Shrine’s red Suitenmon gate to visit its grounds. To see historical material, explore exhibits on the Genpei War in the Treasure Hall.
Tourism guide to Akama Shrine Sources and dates checked Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access
Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Treasure Hall admission is JPY 100. The official tourism guide does not separately list an ordinary shrine-worship fee.
Opening hours and closed days
The Treasure Hall opens 09:00–16:30, with no regular closing days. The official page does not separately list shrine-ground visiting hours.
What can I see at Akama Shrine?
The red Suitenmon gate and Treasure Hall material
See the red Suitenmon gate as you enter the shrine. After visiting the grounds, stop at the Treasure Hall to see material recording the Genpei War.
How to get to Akama Shrine
Take a Sanden Kotsu National Route Line bus on routes 10–24 from Shimonoseki Station. After about 8 minutes, alight at Akama Jingu-mae and walk about 1 minute. The ordinary adult fare is JPY 270 one way. Return from the same-named stop towards Shimonoseki Station.
Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access Sanden Kotsu current National Route Line fares
Before you visit
Visit within the Treasure Hall’s hours
The Treasure Hall is a separate visit from shrine worship. To see historical material, arrive within hall opening hours and allow time for the exhibits.
Questions about Akama Shrine
What historical material can I see at Akama Shrine?
The Treasure Hall has material recording the Genpei War. This is separate from visiting the shrine grounds; check the hall’s admission and opening hours.
Sources and dates checked
- Tourism guide to Akama Shrine ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sanden Kotsu stops and walking access ·
- Sanden Kotsu current National Route Line fares ·
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