7 Activities Connecting Shimonoseki and Moji Kim Bergström Shimonoseki, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Moji, in Fukuoka, are separated by the Kanmon Strait. They're easily connected via..
7 Food Michinoeki Kitaura Kaido Hohoku Kim Bergström Michinoeki Kitaura Kaido Hohoku is a rest area situated just off National Route 191, connecting Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi with Naka-ku..
7 Food Karato Market Kim Bergström Karato Market in Shimonoseki offers up fresher than fresh seafood right by Shimonoseki Port. The region's specialty of fugu..
6 Culture Fukutoku Inari Shrine Kim Bergström Fukutoku Inari Shrine is not as well known as some other shrines in Yamaguchi, but it shouldn't be missed. It gives amazing..
Activities Chofu Teien Mandy Bartok Chofu Teien is a beautiful samurai garden in the old castle neighborhood of Jokamachi in Chofu, on the outskirts of Shimonoseki.
Culture Exploring the Secrets of Nature 2021 Jan 30th - Mar 14th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Shimonoseki City Art Museum looks at the works of Yamaguchi-born Hokkai Takashima (1850 - 1931),..
Culture Tide / Shimonoseki 2020-2021 Nov 28th 2020 - Jan 24th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Shimonoseki City Art Museum is titled "Tide / Shimonoseki", and it explores works from..
Area Tsunoshima Just off the northern Yamaguchi coast in the Sea of Japan lies Tsunoshima, a small but attractive island. Easily accessible now due to the Tsunoshima Bridge, the island’s sculpted landscapes..