Akama Shrine赤間神宮alternative words: Akamajingu Shrine, Akama-jingu Shrine, Akamajingu, Akama-jingu, Akama jingu keywords: shrine related topics: Yamaguchi Prefecture , Shimonoseki city , Battle_of_dannoura related web sites: http://www.tiki.ne.jp/~akama-jingu/ explanation: Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture at Shimonoseki City, it worships Emperor Antoku who died at the age of 7 by throwing himself into sea with his mother when Heike clan was defeated by Genji clan during the famous battle of Dannoura in March 1185. | |