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Genpei night in Akama Shrine

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This is a large-scale stage play filled with famous scenes from the history of Shimonoseki, a town on the strait (the Battle of Dannoura, the Duel at Ganryujima, the dynamism of Kiheitai, etc.). The scene begins with the heroic "Heike Daiko", followed by famous scenes such as "Yoshitsune Yassotobi", "Kaidan Miminashi Hoichi", and "Musashi Kojiro Ketto", and the finale with "Ishin Kiheitai" and "Kaikyo Joro Emaki". Please pay attention to the gorgeous costumes and movements of the performers. Enjoy the fantastic entertainment performed on the stage of the illuminated stairs of Akama Shrine.

Basic Information

Location 4-1, Amidaijicho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi Akama Shrine The precincts
Access (1) 10 minutes by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station
→ 0 minute walk from Akama Jingu bus stop

(2) 10 minute drive from Chugoku Expressway Shimonoseki IC
Website http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp/kanko/
Office of Inquiry Shimonoseki City Sightseeing Policy Section Tel. No. 083-231-1350