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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.
Restaurants in Shimonoseki
1. Kaikyokan
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4.5 based on 306 reviews
"Life, sea and the life of the sea." Shimonoseki Aquarium "Umihibikikan", since the Shimonoseki of the holds have been deeply involved with the sea, has been a "life-sea and the life of the sea" to the main concept. Through the creatures of the ecology of the water, the beauty of nature and the human relationship each other and life, is intended to be Itadako a better understanding about the importance of nature conservation. Natural science, as the Aquarium of the 21st century to learn while experiencing the ocean culture, is the facility to be a base for inter-regional, multi-generation exchange.
2. Tsunoshima Ohashi
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4.5 based on 849 reviews
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. Tsunoshima Island
4. Kanmon Bridge
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4.0 based on 294 reviews
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.
5. Mimosusogawa Park
6. Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
7. Akama Shrine
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4.0 based on 319 reviews
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。
8. Karato Sea Market
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4.0 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By Basili0T - Baltimore, United States
besides the famous sea market in Tokyo this seems to be the next as popular sea food market in Japan . Fresh fish raw or cooked in preparred obentos are sold at the market and the sushi restaurants on the second floor. Some places take only cash (no card) . So ask first how you can pay. Take the ferry nearby to Moji-ko (5 min canal crossing) and eat their baked curry . It is a great sightseeing tool to a classical japanese city in Kita-kyushu
9. Kozanji Temple
10. Kanmon Tunnel for Humans (Shimonoseki Side)
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4.0 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Appomattox1865
I just heard about this Tunnel a few days ago. I had an extra day to kill, so I decided to see it. From Kokura Station, I took the JR Kagoshima Line to the Mojiko Station Terminal. From there it was about 2 Kms on foot to the Tunnel entrance. An elevator brings you down and you can start walking to the Honshu side. I made 2 roundtrips.! At the midway point is the spot where You can literally put one foot on Kyushu and the other on Honshu! There are papers to be stamped at each end of the tunnel which you can present to the Tourist Info center at Mojiko Station to get your official crossing certificate. Nice!
