Things to do in Shimonoseki, Chugoku: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

December 29, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

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

2-6-22 Kamishinchicho, Shimonoseki 750-0061 Yamaguchi Prefecture http://www.sakurayamajinja.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Sakurayama Shrine

2. Fukutokuinari Shrine

2960 Toyouracho Uka, Shimonoseki 759-6303 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-776-0125
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Fukutokuinari Shrine

3. Akama Shrine

4-1 Amidaijicho, Shimonoseki 750-0003 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-231-4138 http://www.tiki.ne.jp/~akama-jingu/
Excellent
23%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 319 reviews

Akama Shrine

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

1-2-3 Chofukawabata, Shimonoseki 752-0979 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-245-0258 http://kouzanji.org
Excellent
35%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 89 reviews

Kozanji Temple

5. Sumiyoshi Shrine

1-11-1 Sumiyoshi Ichinomiya, Shimonoseki 751-0805 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-256-2656
Excellent
22%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 37 reviews

Sumiyoshi Shrine

6. Kurusonzan Shuzenji

2643, Toyotacho MukuroujI, Shimonoseki Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-768-0331
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Kurusonzan Shuzenji

7. Nichirai-ji Temple

1-10-1 Chofusamuraimachi, Shimonoseki 752-0978 Yamaguchi Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Nichirai-ji Temple

8. Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine

1-1 Nakanocho, Shimonoseki 750-0004 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-231-1323 http://www.kameyamagu.com/
Excellent
11%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 83 reviews

Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine

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

Shoya, Shimonoseki 751-0801 Yamaguchi Prefecture
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Mt. Juntei

10. Nakayama Shrine

7-10-8 Ayaragihommachi, Shimonoseki 751-0849 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-253-0704
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Nakayama Shrine

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