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Fugu (blowfish)cooking experience

ShimonosekiGolden Golf Club

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Toyota Firefly Festival
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vegetables cooked in a sauce made of authentic
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Toyotako Golf Links

Futami Meotoiwa(Two rocks in the sea)

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Kanmon Strait.
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associated with Shimonoseki. These include the “Paradeof court ladies of the Sentei (Former Emperor) Festival”,
the sea parade and the “Samurai Parade”, which are all
depicting important events during and after the war.

Tour de Shimonoseki

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Haedomari Market

The Shimonoseki Strait Festival

Taishokan (History and Folk Museum)

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KanmonMedical Center

10min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta. to Akama-jingu Mae and 2 min. walk
The furniture in the conference room where the peace treaty of the SinoJapanese War was signed in 1895, is exhibited here. The Hall is a registeredcultural property of Japan because the exhibition of furniture is related tothe imperial family and the design of the building is unique.
Free admission.

Sekimidai Park

Sea Mall Shimonoseki
Next to Shimonoseki Station
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city, Shimonoseki, where ferries to and from
Busan arrive and depart. There is a ferry oncea day to Busan.

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10min. boat ride from the Karato Pier
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It is the only natural hot spring aroundShimonoseki Station. This spring type is
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Kinraku Ryokan

Shimonoseki Accommodation Association 083-222-0756

Ryokan Sumire
Prince Hotel Shimonoseki
Around Shimonoseki Station

Ganryujima Island

Hotel Wing International
Shimonoseki Station Hotel
VIA INN Shimonoseki

˲.083-222-3191

Green Hotel Shimonoseki
Ryokan Tenkai

˲083-231-2225
˲083-222-6111
˲083-233-0111
˲083-231-1007
˲083-222-3676

Dormy INN Premium Shimonoseki

˲083-223-5489

Yufuku Ryokan

˲083-231-0029

Toyoko INN Shimonoseki Kaikyo-yume-tower Mae ˲083-234-1045
Plaza Hotel Shimonoseki
Business Hotel VIP Nangoku

Karato Central Hotel˲083-235-2111

Shimonoseki-Eki Nishi Washington Hotel Plaza ˲083-261-0410
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki

Kiraku Ryokan

˲083-232-2301

˲083-223-3333
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Tokyo Daiichi Hotel Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki Grand Hotel
Karato Area

Accommodations

Shimonoseki PortInternational Terminal

Karato Market

Kamon Wharf
7min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta. to
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Ryokan Shunpanrouzuhouse

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˲083-223-7181
˲083-250-9787

Ryokan Hatagoya Dannoura PA Branch ˲083-222-8888
Ryokan Mimosusogawa-bekkan
Ryokan Genpeiso
Shimonoseki Hinoyama Youth Hostel

˲083-222-3357
˲083-235-8888
˲083-222-3753

National Hostel Kaikyo View Shimonoseki ˲083-229-0117
ManjusoCastle town,Chofu
Hotel Kaze-no-umi
Ryokan Kogushiya

˲083-222-1126

˲083-241-1180
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7min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta. to
KaratoBuilt in 1906, it is Japan's oldest consulatebuilding. The desks and chairs which wereactually used by the consulate are exhibited
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world. You can also enjoy dolphin and sea lionshows. In the Penguin Aquarium, which contains
the world’s largest swimming pool (water volume
700 t and water depth 6 m max.), live about 140
pretty penguins (5 types). In the “Temperatezone”, you can have a close view of their nests. In
the “Subantarctic zone”, you can enjoy watching
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Mount Hinoyama

Mimosusogawa Park

12min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Mimosusogawa and 5min. walk
Mount Hinoyama is a view point within
Setonaikai National Park. From there, you canenjoy the soothing movement of the various
ships in the background of Kanmon Bridge
during the day. At night, you can enjoy abeautiful night view sometimes called “thenight view worth 10 million dollars”.

12min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Mimosusogawa
The ocean in front of the Park is the narrowest
part of the Kanmon Strait. The strait's current
is at its fastest there and the stream changes
four times a day. The Kanmon Bridge thatconnects the Honshu Island and Kyushu Island
is located right across the Park. You can enjoy
watching the various sizes of the 700 ships
coming and going, a representative scenery of
the Kanmon Strait.

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Chofu Garden

Shimonoseki City Art Museum

23min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Jokamachi Chofu and 10min. walk
The Buddhist sanctum is the oldest Zen
Buddhism style architecture in Japan. A national
Treasure - It was built during the Kamakura
Period (in 1320) and is a representative buildingof the wooden Zen Buddhist architecture. It has a
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many historical events.
Free admission. To enter Shoin, you must pay¥300.

20min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Shiritsu Bijutsukan Mae
It is a traditional Japanese garden which includes
the residence sight of high ranking samurai of the
Chofu Mori clan. In an approximately 31,000 m2
area in front of a small hill, there is a shoin (drawingroom), chashitsu (tea ceremony room), and acreek, centered around a pond. You will enjoy
strolling from season to season. Furthermore,in the gallery of the former storeroom, various
exhibits are held. Admission fee: ¥200

20min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Shiritsu Bijutsukan Mae
The Museum exhibits a variety of ancient oriental
artwork and excellent pieces of local artists aswell as great paintings from both inside andoutside of Japan. Admission fee: Adult ¥200,
University students ¥100, Elementary / juniorhigh / high school students free. (Except for
special exhibits) AM9:30 - PM5:00 (Admission isuntil 16:30.) Closed on Mondays (if Monday is aholiday, it is open) and year-end and beginningof the year.

23min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Jokamachi Chofu and 10min. walk
It was built in 1903 by Mototoshi Mori, the feudal
lord at the time. The Meiji Emperor stayed here
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during their stroll around Chofu. Admission fee:
¥200

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Shimonoseki Sightseeing One-day Bus Ticket

23min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Jokamachi Chofu and 10min. walkYou can learn out about the history and cultureof Shimonoseki at the museum. It houses andexhibits artifacts and documents with a focus
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Permanent collection:
Adults ¥200, students ¥100
9:30-17:00 (Last admission 16:30)
Closed on Mondays (open if Mon. is a holiday,)end of the year and New Year holidays.

3min. walk from Chofu Station
The public race is operated by ShimonosekiCity. The speed of the boats hurtling across thewater and the exhilarating sound of the motor
are gripping. Even novices can enjoy the race
as betting starts at ¥100.

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Kaikyo Sansaku One-day Bus Ticket
Unlimited ride available between Shimonoseki Sta. and Karato
Ticket price : Adult 360yen Child 180yen
Ticket office : Shimonoseki Sta. Bus Ticket Office
Karato Bus Ticket Office

SUNQ Pass holders can take unlimited ride on most of theexpressway / local buses and some boats in both Kyushu
and Shimonoseki within the designated period.
Ticket prices :Northern Kyushu + Shimonoseki: 3 days, ¥9,000
All Kyushu + Shimonoseki: 3 days, ¥11,000
All Kyushu + Shimonoseki: 4 days, ¥14,000
Ticket office : Shimonoseki Sta. Bus Ticket Office
Karato Bus Ticket Office

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Fare box/Automaticmoney exchanger

Unlimited ride available on specified routes which cover major
tourist spots in Shimonoseki
Ticket price : Adult 720yen Child 360yen
Ticket office : Shimonoseki Sta. Tourist Information Center
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10min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta.
to Aakama-jingu Mae
This shrine is dedicated to Emperor Antoku,
who drowned after his defeat in a battle that
divided Japan in half about 830 years ago.
It is characterized by the red color of theSuitenmon Gate. The Senteisai in May is wellknown as a gorgeous and spectacular festival.

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Haikara’t Yokocho

7min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta. to
Karato and 3min.walk
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Kanke Family's
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Shimonoseki Marine
Science Museum “Kaikyo-kan”

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2min. walk from Shimonoseki Station
Green Mall, which is located 200 m northof Shimonoseki Station, has many vendorsthat handle Korean food and specialty
products. You can enjoy shopping in a homey
atmosphere. There are some tax-free storeson the street.

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5min. bus ride from Shimonoseki Sta. to
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Haikara’t Yokocho is an amusement park witha 60 meter high Ferris wheel.

7min. walk from Shimonoseki Station
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people can feel Shimonoseki's history with Korea, and many stores and restaurants. It is
about a 5 minute walk from Shimonoseki Station to the international ferry terminal. The
terminal is connected to Busan, Korea. Shimonoseki Station is connected to everywherein Japan, such as Kyushu in the south and Tokyo in the east. You can get on the
Shinkansen (bullet train) from Shin-Shimonoseki Station, which is located two stations
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Unlimited ride on local buses across Yamaguchi Prefecture
Ticket prices:
1 day, ¥2,000
2 days, ¥4,000
3 days, ¥5,000
Ticket office : Shimonoseki Sta. Bus Ticket Office

Sea Mall (Shopping Mall)to Chofu, Ozuki
to Ube, Akiyoshidai, Nagato
to Ube Airport
to Ayaragi, Yasuoka, Yutakamachi
to Shin-Shimonoseki Sta., Hieda, City Circular, Hatabu Sta.
Maruyama Lineto Sujikawa, Takao Line
to Hikoshima(Nishiyama)
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to Boat Race Shimonoseki, etc.
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