📕 Goshuin from visitors
Sakurayama Shrine
〒750-0061 山口県下関市上新地町２丁目６−２２ 桜山神社
Located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, this shrine serves as a soul-summoning site (Shokonba) enshrining the spirits of patriots who died for their country in events such as the Shimonoseki War.
Enshrined deities
Ketsumimiko-no-Okami (Kumano)
History
Following the Shimonoseki Incident in 1863 (Bunkyū 3), Takasugi Shinsaku proposed the creation of a soul-summoning site to honor the patriots who had sacrificed their lives. It was founded in 1864 (Bunkyū 4) by Shiraishi Shōichirō and others, and completed in 1865 (Genji 2). Subsequently, the shrine has successively enshrined the spirits of patriots from various soul-summoning sites in the Bōchō region, members of the Toyoura Domain's Bokutai (National Defense Corps), and figures such as Yamaguchi Aritomo and Maebashi Issei.
Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source
What visitors say
The shrine is within walking distance of JR Shimonoseki Station, with the Sanyo Main Line running directly in front of the torii gate. The grounds feature neatly arranged soul-summoning graves inscribed with the names of the patriots, creating a landscape rich in historical atmosphere. Goshuin (shrine calligraphic seal stamps) can be received at the administrative office, and a free parking lot is available next to the torii gate.
口コミ (...件)
Looking up Sakurayama Shrine?
Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 shrines across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.
What you can do on Kaminavi
Today's Lucky Direction
From where you are now, via Nine Star Ki
Good Days to Visit
Rokuyo & auspicious-day calendar
Power Spots
Highlights in Chugoku & Shikoku
Festival Calendar
Annual events in Chugoku & Shikoku
Featured Articles
Guides by type of blessing
Worship Etiquette
Starting with the torii gate
Visits & Goshuin
Keep a record of every visit