Shimonoseki is where Honshu ends and the Kanmon Strait begins. Karato Market's auction floor opens to the public for sushi breakfast. This is Japan's fugu (pufferfish) capital, where the deadly delicacy is an everyday food. The undersea tunnel to Kyushu is a 15-minute walk. Dan-no-ura, where the samurai era began, happened in these waters.
What Shimonoseki is known for
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Hagi Pottery Kilns
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Historic pottery workshops producing prized tea wares that develop unique patina over years of use.
Former Yamamura Family Residence
4.7nature
The Former Yamamura Family Residence faces Honmachi-suji street and comprises two main houses, two storehouses, and a small tea room.
Tsunoshima Island
4.5viewpoint
Photogenic island connected by 1.7km bridge, famous for its emerald waters, white lighthouse, and coastal scenery.
Kanmon Railway Tunnel
4.6landmark
The Kanmon Railway Tunnel was the world’s first under-ocean tunnel.
Akiyoshido Cave
4.4nature
Japan's largest limestone cave, featuring spectacular underground formations, pools, and a constant 17°C temperature.
Beppu Benten Pond
4.4landmark
Mystical pond with incredibly clear, cobalt blue water.
Rurikoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
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1442 National Treasure pagoda ranked among Japan's three finest, in the 'Kyoto of the West.'
Mojikō Station
4.5landmark
Since 1891, Mojikō Station has connected Kyushu to the Japanese mainland and the world at large.
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