Shimonoseki - Wikipedia
Shimonoseki is located at the westernmost point of Yamaguchi Prefecture and the westernmost point of Honshu. It borders the Sea of Japan to the west and the Seto Inland Sea to the south across the Kanmon Straits. It is long in the north-south direction and has a fan shape that opens to the Seto Inland Sea.
Shimonoseki Travel Guide - What to see and do in Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki (下関) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture at the westernmost tip of Japan's largest island, Honshu. The 650 meter wide Kanmon Strait, a very busy sea lane, separates the city from the island of Kyushu.
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Shimonoseki is the largest handler of fugu (blowfish) in Japan. Rest assured, the fish is safely prepared in traditional Yamaguchi style, with spices and a generous sprinkling of sliced spring onions.
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Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture is located at the end of Japan’s Honshu Island and is a beautiful coastal city surrounded by the ocean on three sides. This strategic location has made Shimonoseki historically significant, and many battles took place in the Kanmon Straits.
Is Shimonoseki Worth Visiting? - Japan Starts Here
Jun 10, 2024 · The "last" city in Honshu, where Japan's main island meets Kyushu, Shimonoseki is surprisingly overlooked. Here's why you should visit.
Shimonoseki Guide - Japan Experience
Shimonoseki, population approximately 280,000, is a major fishing port famous for its fugu (blowfish) and is an important ferry terminal for boats to Busan in South Korea and over to Kyushu.
Kanmon Straits - Wikipedia
The Kanmon Straits (関門海峡, Kanmon-kaikyō) or the Straits of Shimonoseki is the stretch of water separating Honshu and Kyushu, two of Japan's four main islands.On the Honshu side of the strait is Shimonoseki (下関, which contributed "Kan" (関) to the name of the strait) and on the Kyushu side is Kitakyushu, whose former city and present ward, Moji (門 …
SHIMONOSEKI SIGHTSEEING GUIDE
Shimonoseki City is a tourist city blessed with abundant tourism resources, including beautiful landscapes such as Tsunoshima and the Kanmon Straits, valuable historical heritage, high-quality hot springs, and a natural environment.
Shimonoseki, Japan: Travel Guide (2024) - Japever
Explore Shimonoseki, Japan! Planning, Flights, Trains, Accommodation, Best things to Do & See, Food & Drink, Itinerary Suggestions & More.
5 Must-visit Places in Downtown Shimonoseki - Japan Travel
May 17, 2021 · Shimonoseki is the largest city — but not the capital — of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and sits right on the southwestern tip of Honshu. The city has some historical significance as a result of its geographic location, and it's a destination well worth exploring for daring foodies, too.