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Shimonoseki Travel Guides

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Akama Shrine Shimonoseki: Guide to the Underwater Palace Shrine

Plan your 2026 visit to Akama Shrine in Shimonoseki: the tragic history of Emperor Antoku, the legend of Hoichi the Earless, and tips for visiting from Karato Market.

7/11/2026

Aiko Tanaka

Chofu Shimonoseki Samurai District: A Complete Guide to Japan's Hidden Edo-Period Town

Explore the Chofu Shimonoseki samurai district: a complete 2026 guide to the Mori Clan manor, Kozan-ji Temple, and the birthplace of the Meiji Restoration.

7/11/2026

Aiko Tanaka

Hinoyama Park Shimonoseki Ropeway Guide: Views, Costs & Timing

Plan a visit to Hinoyama Park in Shimonoseki, including the ropeway ride, the ten-million-dollar night view over the Kanmon Straits, tulip season, and transit tips for 2026.

7/11/2026

Aiko Tanaka

Karato Market Shimonoseki Guide: Sushi Market Tips & Logistics

Plan your visit to Karato Market in Shimonoseki with this practical guide, covering weekend sushi market tips, fugu options, and transit trade-offs for 2026.

7/11/2026

Aiko Tanaka

Shimonoseki Fugu Guide: How to Eat Japan's Famous Pufferfish Safely (2026)

Plan a Shimonoseki fugu pufferfish guide trip with details on Karato Market, licensed fugu chefs, Shunpanro, Kanmon Straits dining, and 2026 travel logistics.

7/11/2026

Aiko Tanaka

10 Best Things to Do in Shimonoseki: A Local Travel Guide

Discover the best things to do in Shimonoseki, from Karato Market's fugu stalls to the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel. Includes 2026 prices, hours, and transit tips.

7/11/2026

Aiko Tanaka