Shimonoseki Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
About Shimonoseki
Guarding the entrance to the Kanmon Straits that separate Honshu from Kyushu, the strategically located "Lower Barrier" played a role in three battles that triggered major changes in Japanese history. In 1185, theBattle of Dan-no-uratook place in the Straits, ending in a decisive victory for the Minamoto clan; the victory brought the Genpei War to a close, and with it the classical Heian period of Japanese culture. Shortly afterward, a new shogunate was established inKamakura. In 1863, another battle thrust Shimonoseki onto the world stage. Fueled by disgust with the terms of the treaty that opened Japanese ports to Western nations, warriors of the Choshu domain rebelled, expelling foreigners and blocking the passage of trade ships through the Kanmon Straits. TheBombardment of Shimonosekiw
Top Attractions in Shimonoseki
Explore the best things to see and do in Shimonoseki:
- ★Akama Jingū
- ★Bakan Festival
- ★Chofu Garden
- ★Chōfu Mōri Residence
- ★Former Akita Company Building
- ★Former British Consulate
- ★Ganryūjima
- ★Hinoyama
Where to Eat in Shimonoseki
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kamon Wharf
- 🍴Karato Ichiba Fish Market
- 🍴Kitagawa
- 🍴Shinoda
- 🍴Shunrakukan
- 🍴Taketsubo
Where to Stay in Shimonoseki
- 🏨Hinoyama Youth Hostel
- 🏨Nishi Washington Hotel Plaza
- 🏨Shimonoseki Grand Hotel
- 🏨Shunpanro Hotel
- 🏨Smile Hotel
- 🏨Via Inn
Shimonoseki Travel Guide Sections
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