Shimonoseki City
Located at the westernmost tip of Honshu, Shimonoseki is a city of straits and history, blessed with nature and culture. It is open to the sea on three sides, and you can cross to Fukuoka Prefecture on the opposite shore via the Kanmon Bridge and tunnels. It is also a historical stage that marked many turning points in history and is popular for its fresh seafood, including Fugu (pufferfish). Many people visit the spectacular Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge and Karato Market.
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Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge
The bridge is known for its photogenic views across the white sand beach and cobalt blue ocean. At 1,780 meters long, it is one of...
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Karato Market
Shimonoseki’s kitchen is known as a market for Fugu (pufferfish). Fresh seafood and local produce line the market, and there are a variety of restaurants...
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Akama Shrine
A historically significant seaside shrine dedicated to the young emperor who was defeated in the Battle of Dan-no-ura. The vibrant vermilion-lacquered Suitenmon Gate is definitely...
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By Air:
(1) Haneda Airport ～ Yamaguchi-Ube Airport : Approx. 1hr 35min.
Kusae station ～ Ube-Shinkawa Station → Ube station → Shimonoseki Station（JR conventional line） : Approx. 1hr 20min.
Yamaguchi-Ube ～Shimonoseki Station（ Shuttle Bus） : Approx. 1hr 20min.
(2) Haneda Airport ～ Fukuoka Airport : Approx. 1hr 45min.
Fukuoka Airport～Shimonoseki Station（subway, Shinkansen (Kokura Station), local train.） : Approx. 1hr 5min.
(3) Haneda Airport ～ Kitakyushu Airport : Approx. 1hr 35min.
Kitakyushu Airport ～ Kokura Station （nonstop bus）: Approx. 30min.
Kokura Station ～ Shimonoseki Station( JR conventional line) : Approx. 12 min.
By Train（JR）:
(1) Tokyo Station ～ Shimonoseki Station : Approx. 5 hr 10 min.
※Nozomi between Tokyo and Kokura Station, conventional train between Kokura and Shimonoseki
(2) Osaka to Shimonoseki : Approx. 2 hr 40 min.
※Nozomi between Tokyo and Kokura Station, conventional train between Kokura and Shimonoseki