Things to do in Shimonoseki, Chugoku: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 17, 2021 Karren Gelb

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.
Restaurants in Shimonoseki

1. Choshu Dejima Ohashi Bridge

4 Shinakada Nishimachi, Shimonoseki 751-0844 Yamaguchi Prefecture
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Choshu Dejima Ohashi Bridge

2. Tsunoshima Ohashi

Hohokucho Kanda, Shimonoseki 759-5331 Yamaguchi Prefecture https://www.into-you.jp/en/places/5069/
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4.5 based on 849 reviews

Tsunoshima Ohashi

Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan

If you see postcards or magazines of Yamaguchi, more then likely the Tsunoshima bridge will pop up. This bridge is absolutely incredible and the whole island is gorgeous. There is a large parking lot at the base of the bridge for photos and viewing the Sea. Mid way through the bridge is a small pull off area. The bridge is absolutely gorgeous with the turquoise waters. The island hosts many attractions including a lighthouse, shrines, beaches, and hiking. This place does get crowded during peak tourist seasons, so come prepared. If you are in Yamaguchi, this bridge and island are well worth a visit!

3. Sakurayama Shrine

2-6-22 Kamishinchicho, Shimonoseki 750-0061 Yamaguchi Prefecture http://www.sakurayamajinja.com/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Sakurayama Shrine

4. Fukutokuinari Shrine

2960 Toyouracho Uka, Shimonoseki 759-6303 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-776-0125
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Fukutokuinari Shrine

5. Kaikyo Messe Shimonoseki

3-3-1 Buzendacho, Shimonoseki 750-0018 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-231-5600 http://www.kaikyomesse.jp/
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Kaikyo Messe Shimonoseki

6. Kanmon Bridge

Mimosumogawacho, Shimonoseki 751-0813 Yamaguchi Prefecture http://www.oidemase.or.jp/tourism-information/spots/10472
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4.0 based on 294 reviews

Kanmon Bridge

Reviewed By tadJapan - Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

下関側から見た関門橋。唐戸市場のあたりから撮影した。以下は、かつて英文で書いた紹介だが、修正して引用したい。Covid-19が収束したら、海外からも戻ってきてほしい。 The Bridge is at the narrowest spot in the Kanmon Straits between Shimonoseki, Honshu and Moji, Kyushu, where there were two historical battles. The first one was fought between Genji-clan and Heike-clan in 1185. Emperor Antoku passed away here in the Strait and Genji started the Samurai period in Kamakura. The second one may be called Shimonoseki Campaign (Shimonoseki War), when Choshu-clan( in Yamaguchi Prefecture) was defeated by the fleet made of the 4 countries- the British Empire, USA, France and the Netherlands in 1864. Shinsaku Takasugi who was a kind of representative of the Choshu side started to topple down the Samurai system. The first place of the movement started in Kozanji temple(national treasure temple) in Chofu, Shimonoseki, a few months later after the defeat in 1864. The armies led by Shinsaku Takasugi defeated the Samurais which were more than 10 times in size and scale. This became the substantial start to establish the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

7. Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park

Hohokucho Tsunoshima, Shimonoseki 759-5332 Yamaguchi Prefecture
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4.0 based on 192 reviews

Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park

8. Hinoyama Observatory

Mukunocho, Shimonoseki 751-0816 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-231-5920 http://shimonoseki.travel/spot/detail.php?uid=349
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4.0 based on 52 reviews

Hinoyama Observatory

9. Shimonoseki Fish Market

4-11-39 Hikoshima Nishiyamacho, Shimonoseki 750-0093 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-267-8181 http://haedomari.com/page-381/
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Shimonoseki Fish Market

10. Akama Shrine

4-1 Amidaijicho, Shimonoseki 750-0003 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 83-231-4138 http://www.tiki.ne.jp/~akama-jingu/
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4.0 based on 319 reviews

Akama Shrine

Reviewed By tadJapan - Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Heike clan was defeated by Genji clan in the Kanmon Strait in 1185. Akama-jingu enshrines Emperor Antoku who died in the Kanmon Strait during the long battles between Genji and Heike. Heike clans' days were over at this final battle in this area. Present Emperor and Empress visited this shrine a few years ago. There is a traditional festival "Sentei-sai" in the shrine on the 3rd of May every year when you can see the elegant scene with traditional costumes. 日本語をつけないと受理されない方式になり困っています。海外の人にも読んでもらうために英語だけでは投稿できないのは納得できません。日本のトリップアドバイザーは鎖国化したようです。

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