Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Shimonoseki, Japan

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.2 km
Ascend 41 m
Descend 49 m

Experience Shimonoseki in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Shimonoseki

Sight 1: 大歳神社

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大歳神社

Ōtoshi Jinja is a shrine located in Takezaki Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The former company name is Murasha.

Wikipedia: 大歳神社 (下関市) (JA)

608 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: Kaikyo Yume Tower

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The Yamaguchi Prefectural International Center is a conference and exhibition facility established by Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Yamaguchi International Center, located at 3-3-1 Toyomaeda-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and managed and operated by the Yamaguchi Prefectural International Center. It is commonly known as Kaikyo Messe Shimonoseki.

Wikipedia: 山口県国際総合センター (JA), Website

1516 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 3: Haikara't Yokocho

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Yes! Karatto Yokocho (Yes!) Karatto Yokocho) is an amusement park located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Wikipedia: はい!からっと横丁 (JA)

212 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Kaikyokan

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Shimonoseki Aquarium is an aquarium located in Kaport, Karato District, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It opened on April 1, 2001. It is nicknamed Kaikyokan. It is managed and operated by the Shimonoseki Marine Science Academy under the designated manager system.

Wikipedia: 下関市立しものせき水族館 (JA)

635 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 5: 旧下関英国領事館

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The former British Consulate in Shimonoseki is the oldest surviving consulate building in Japan, located in Karato-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. A two-story brick building completed in December 1906 (Meiji 39). In May 1999 (Heisei 11), it was designated as an important cultural property of the country.

Wikipedia: 旧下関英国領事館 (JA)

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: 龜山八番宮

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Kameyama Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. The kami enshrined there include Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū, and Emperor Chūai. It was established in 859, and has an annual festival on October 15.

Wikipedia: Kameyama Hachimangū (EN)

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