Shimonoseki ― the Historical City of Straits
The year 2005 was a historical juncture to celebrate the 820th anniversary since the battle of Dannoura between the Minamoto and Taira clans (a classic example of one of the Genpei Wars). Shimonoseki City, since the NHK period drama “Yoshitsune” hit the screens, has been popularized as a city with many historical sites related to the Genpei. We are trying to take advantage of this opportunity by actively promoting our City throughout Japan as a popular tourist spot.
Kamon Wharf
Kamon Wharf is in the neighborhood of the Kaikyokan. It includes restaurants and shopping zones where you can enjoy seafood from the Kanmon Strait. It is also a popular place for tourists who want to buy souvenirs. Many tourists gather here.
Ganryujima Island
This island is famous for the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. You can go to the island by liner. Once you see the beach it becomes easy to imagine the duel. You can see statues of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro as well as enjoy the walking trails and resting places provided.
Castletown Chofu Area
Here are old samurai residences with weathered stone and mud fences, remains that give a taste of what castletown was like.
Hot springs
There are many good-quality of hot springs within Shimonoseki City.
Kaikyo View Shimonoseki
This is an inexpensive hotel operated by the local government with a glorious view of the Kanmon Straits where you can enjoy fresh seafood from Shimonoseki.