Heikezuka (Grave of the Heike Clan)

Shichimotsu-zuka is the grave of the Heike clan, located at Akama Shrine in Shimonoseki City. It was built as a memorial tower to remember the Heike clan, who perished in the Battle of Dan-no-ura, and quiet wooden tablets have been lined up since the early Edo period. There is also a monument for a haiku poem written by the poet Kyoshi Takahama, and its historical value is immeasurable. Its simple yet melancholic appearance invites visitors to a deep sense of emotion.

At the Heikezuka in Shimonoseki City, there is a monument of a poem written by the poet Takahama Kyoshi. It was erected in front of the Nanamorizuka and engraved with a poem that Kyoshi wrote when he visited Shimonoseki. Along with the graves of the Heike clan, this monument with its rich poetic sentiment is worth a visit. Please feel the charm of this place, expressed in beautiful words, along with its historical background.

Hiraizuka in Shimonoseki City is a memorial tower that commemorates the 14 members of the Heike clan who perished in the Battle of Dan-no-ura. It is filled with historical value and literary charm, with haiku monuments composed by Takahama Kyoshi. Other attractions include the Amidaji Mausoleum of Emperor Antoku and the Hoichi-do Hall, which enshrines the legendary figure Miminashi Hoichi. The deep melancholy and tranquility felt in this place attracts all visitors.

At the Heikezuka in Shimonoseki City, there are memorial towers lined up to remember the 14 members of the Taira clan who perished in the Battle of Dan-no-ura. This area is a place where historical value and cultural charm are fused together, and is also known as "Nanamorizuka". The scenery, which is both silent and melancholic, invites visitors on a journey through time. In addition, there is a monument with a poem written by the poet Kyoshi Takahama, which is sure to evoke deep emotions.

At the Heikezuka in Shimonoseki City, there is a hall dedicated to the legendary figure of Miminashi Hoichi. This memorial tower, built in the early Edo period, exudes a special presence as the tomb of the Heike clan. The historical value and mystical atmosphere of this place lead all visitors to a deep sense of awe. The story of Hoichi, which was also featured in Lafcadio Hearn's "Kwaidan," is still told to this day.