Shimonoseki, Full of Natural Beauty.
Since Shimonoseki City is surrounded by the sea on three sides and is well endowed with green areas, the City is blessed with tourism resources. Views that change with the seasons heal people spiritually and physically.
Tsunoshima Island
Tsunoshima Island, with its beautiful natural environment, is located off the shore of Shimonoseki City in the northwestern direction. Tsunoshima Island Bridge which connects the island with the City, is one of the longest free-of-charge bridges in Japan. The film Yokkakan no Kiseki (four days miracle) was shot on this island, and the chapel location set still remains on Ohama Beach.
Tsunoshima Island Lighthouse
This was the first western -style lighthouse used on the Japan Sea side of Japan. The lighthouse was designed by R. H. Brunton, a British engineer, and has been used since 1876. This granite, lighthouse is the third largest lighthouse made of stone in Japan.
Camphor tree forest (Kusu-no-mori)
This forest consists of camphor trees 25 meters high and 1,000 years old. The forest is designated as a national natural treasure.
Kawatana Hot Spring Festival (Buryu-sai Festival)
This festival is held in a hot spring district in Toyoura. Citizens and tourists enjoy watching the dancing. The Yosakoi dancing competition is also held and attracts many dancers from all over Japan.
Hotarukaido Nishinoichi
Located on the roadside, these facilities were constructed based on a traditional farm house and serve as a spot for the dissemination of information on Toyota. The facilities include stores selling local vegetables and specialties, a restaurant, spa baths, an open-air spa bath, and a sauna.