Location: Shimonoseki
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Shimonoseki (下関市, Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is at the southwestern tip of Honshu, facing the Tsushima Strait and also Kitakyushu across the Kanmon Straits.
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1. The Site of Dannoura Battlefield
2. Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
3. Chofu Mori Residence
4. Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Miike2000 - Brisbane, Australia
Great views of Kamini Strait from the top of the steps. You can say a prayer with the fresh water from the fountain. There is a massive sculpture of a turtle and the famous FUGO Puffa Fish. You can go inside the temple, say a prayer and ring the bell. There is about 60 steps to the top from the roadside or you can drive up. It's right across the road from the Karato market so in walking distance. Beautiful big entrance statue.
5. Nakayama Shrine
6. Antokutenno Amidaji no Misasagi
7. Shimonoseki Former British Consulate
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3.5 based on 100 reviews
The British Consulate in Shimonoseki was opened at 26 Akama-cho on September 1901 following a report by Sir Ernest Mason Satow, the then British Minister to Japan. It was the first consulate established in Shimonoseki. Originally, a small Japanese-style building formerly used as a store was converted for use as the temporary British Consulate. A new consulate was built at the present location in December 1906. The consulate was used by successive consuls until 1922 and later by acting consuls who took charge of consular affairs instead. The consulate was closed towards the end of 1940 due to the worsening relationship between Japan and Britain.
Reviewed By surambo3 - Shimonoseki, Japan
There are several traditional western-style buildings in Shimonoseki. This building is one of them, and was constructed in 1906. The Union Jack is hoisted during daytime. On the second floor, we can enjoy meals and tea feeling the unique atmosphere different from ordinary buildings. 下関にはいくつか伝統的な西洋風の建物があります。これはそのうちの一棟で、1906年に建築されました。日中は、英国国旗が掲揚されています。２階では、普通の建物とは違った独特の雰囲気の中で、食事とお茶を楽しむことができます。
8. Itsukushima Shrine
9. Kameyama Battery Trace
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
