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Battle of Dan-no-ura

Former entity Naval battle

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Battle of Dan-no-ura, Naval battle in Japan

The Battle of Dan-no-ura marked the end of the Genpei War.

It was fought in 1185 near present-day Shimonoseki.

Significant for the rise of the Kamakura shogunate.

Dan-no-ura today is an important historical site and tourist attraction.

The battle's legacy is embedded in Japanese cultural history and folklore.

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Nagato Province

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Genpei War

GPS coordinates

33.96508,130.95664

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August 31, 2026 11:56

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