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gogonicetrip Says: Chofu Garden is located in Shimonoseki City, used to be the Samurai house of Nishi Ykinaga who was the vice leader of Chofu-clan.The inside of the park has an area of 31,000 m2, Shoin, Chaya, Szuma are still remained around the pond.A quiet atmosphere still is retained there...
MikeAtSea Says: The ports, major shopping areas and business areas of the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture are clustered around JR Shimonoseki Station which is surrounded by water on three sides. Many business' and stores can be found in the central part of the clean and well layed out...
Shrines at Shimonoseki Station
MikeAtSea Says: A collection of smaller temples and shrines are connected by a trail system that starts east of Shimonoseki Station and runs throughout the line of hills behind the city's buildings next to the Kanmon Straits. At the eastern end, Hiyoriyama Park on the hillside is a pleasant...
MikeAtSea Says: The Kanmon Channel is an important route used by 700 ships a day due to its proximity to Korea and it is a unique feature important to Shimonoseki.
MikeAtSea Says: This is the the “kitchen” of Shimonoseki. The Karato Market is a leading gastronomical location in Shimonoseki. Crowds descend on the market until lunchtime every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to savor delicious meals of sushi and other seafood delights served by rows of...
MikeAtSea Says: Approximately 20 thousand fish and marine creatures are displayed from 500 different species. There is a huge tank which replicates the tide of the Kanmon Straits. Various types of fugu, or blowfish, are also displayed. There are also skeletal displays of the blue whale, the...
MikeAtSea Says: The Kaikyo Yume Tower was opened by Yamaguchi Prefecture on July 20, 1996 and at 153 meters tall this landmark is the tallest tower in western Japan. The tower is a bold addition to the skyline that enables visitors to get a birds-eye view from the observation floor. The...
gogonicetrip Says: Akama Shrine enshrines the Heike clan and the young Emperor Antoku, who died in the battle against the powerful samurai clan, Genji. Sentei Festival is held in May every year.This festival was started when court ladies visited the grave of the Emperor Antoku and prayed for...
gogonicetrip Says: Kaikyo-yume tower means Kanmon Strait dream tower is a landmark of Shimonoseki-city, and has the international conference hall and the exhibition trade fair site. From the observatory at 143m high place, around Shimonoseki-city, Kanmon Strait including Kanmon Bridge,...
gogonicetrip Says: Ganryujma island, is a uninhabited island located in the Kanmon Strait between Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki.This island is well known as a place where the two renowned swordsman (samurai) of the Edo Era.Musashi Miyamoto and Kojiro Sasaki, fought their final duel on April 12,...
Karato-ichiba, is a fish market
gogonicetrip Says: Karato-ichiba, is a fish market in Shimonoseki establish in 1933, and the trading volume of the blowfish is No.1 of Japan. This market is not only the wholesale market of fresh fishes taken in the sea around Shimonoseki but also the retail market of fishes, marine products...
gogonicetrip Says: Hinoyama is a mountain located in Shimonoseki with an altitude of 268m.Hinoyama means mountain of fire since there was a signal fire place to tell an enemy’s attack.From the observatory at the summit of the mountain, beautiful views, such as Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki city,...
Library near Port of Shimonoseki
RyersonU Says: To ride a fast boat to cross Kyushu and Honshou
Fugu or Blow Fish: The Poison Fish
MikeAtSea Says: If you want to try something different and also poisonous this is the place to eat on the edge :-)Shimonoseki is responsible for 80 % of all of the Fugo caught in Japan and hence this is the capital of the Blow Fish. Chefs have to have a special license to prepare the fish...
kiwigal_1 Says: This fish is actually poisonous and every year in Japan someone dies from consuming fugu that has been prepared incorrectly. The fugu chefs train for many years as apprentices before they are allowed to prepare the dish themselves in their own restaurant.The best fugu...
MikeAtSea Says: The Kamp Ferry Line connects Shimonoseki with Pusan, Korea with daily overnight sailings. This link to Korea has operated since 1970. Ferries also run to Qingdao, China. The terminal is connected by overhead walkway to JR Shimonoseki Station and Seamall Shimonoseki.
gogonicetrip Says: This is a ferry to Ganryujima island from Karato port, journey time is 15 minute.Fare of round trip for an adult is 1000 yen.
Dress up in traditional clothes
MikeAtSea Says: One of the traditional highlights of my visit to Shimonoseki was dressing up as a Samurai. This lenghty procedure enabled me to see how the strong the link of tradition is and to learn about this important way of Japanese life. It took almost an hour until I had the Samurai...
kiwigal_1 Says: Shimonoseki has no major airport (the closest being in Fukuoka) so you are likely to arrive here by train. Carting heavy luggage in Japanese train stations is not recommended! I suggest either a backpack or the kind of hard-wearing suitcases with wheels that are easy to...
Musashi duelled Kojiro on Ganryujima Island
R.Dettmann Says: this picture shows the island. Taken from the top of Hino-yama.
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Shimonoseki is famous for the Blowfish
Shimonoseki is the Japan’s principal fishing ground for the Blowfish, is called as “Fuku” in Japanese which means good luck. Visitor never tire of the various tastes of blowfish in such foods as...
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Shimonoseki is situated in the extreme southwestern Honshû Island, in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is opposite the city of Kitakyûshû, on Kyûshû Island, to which it is connected by railroad and highway......
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Shimonoseki - Yamaguchi Prefecture
Shimonoseki is located at the southern tip of Honshu in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is a port city famous for FUGU (Japanese Blowfish). Kanmon Bridge connects Honshu with Kyushu (Kitakyushu city)...
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Crazy Fugu town and Place of the Musashi duel
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Pusan, Korea- Shimonoseki Ferry Information
The Pukwan Ferry departs Pusan everyday at 1900 hours. It arrives in Shimonoseki at 0830 hours the next day. There are various classes of travel, with 3rd class being the least expensive wiht no...
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