Hiyoriyama Park: The Samurai’s Lookout & Winter Panorama
Perched on a hill overlooking the turbulent Kanmon Strait, Hiyoriyama Park is Shimonoseki’s oldest public...
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Kojoji Temple: The “Koyasan of the West” in Winter Silence
Deep in the mountains of Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki, lies a temple where time seems to stand...
Chofu Samurai Residence Longhouse: Stepping into the Edo Period
In the castle town of Chofu (Shimonoseki), where the atmosphere of the Edo period lingers,...
Sakurayama Shrine: The Birthplace of the “Samurai Soul” Memorial
Hidden in a quiet residential district of Shimonoseki lies a site of immense historical weight....
Manju & Kanju Islands: The “Tide Jewels” of the Dragon God
Floating off the coast of the Chofu castle town in Shimonoseki are two mysterious, uninhabited...
Futami Meoto Iwa: The Sacred Silhouette of the Sunset Coast
While the Tsunoshima Bridge grabs the headlines, a quieter, more spiritual spectacle awaits along Route...
Togyo-an: The Samurai’s Resting Place & A Love Story Beyond Death
Hidden in the quiet Yoshida district of Shimonoseki lies the final resting place of the...
Kameyama Hachimangu: The Shrine of the “Unfalling” Ball & The Giant Pufferfish
Overlooking the bustling Kanmon Strait stands Kameyama Hachimangu, a shrine known affectionately by locals as...
Bakan Famous Kite Flying Competition 2026: Ward Off Evil Over the Kanmon Strait
On February 3rd, the skies over the Kanmon Strait will fill not with seagulls, but...
Karato Market: The “Sushi Battle” of the Kanmon Strait
Across the water from Kitakyushu lies the “Kitchen of Shimonoseki.” Karato Market is not your...
Akama Jingu: The Dragon Palace of the Tragic Child Emperor
Across the Kanmon Strait from Fukuoka lies Shimonoseki, home to a shrine of striking vermilion...