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| Shimonoseki Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Shimonoseki is located at the southern tip of Honshu, and is known for being the city of Fugu, or blow-fish. The largest catch of these fish with toxic livers is found here. Don't worry, the Fugu served at restaurants is perfectly safe to eat--the liver is carefully removed before preparation. You can walk under the Kamon Strait to find yourself on Kyushu. Of course you can also drive across the beloved bridge which connects the two islands, or take a ferry or train. The Kamon Strait was the site of a major historical battle, and you will find the residents of Shimonoseki are more interested in history than in other places in Japan. Because so many died in the battle here, it is thought to be haunted. There is even a species of crab here which appears to have the faces of warriors on their backs! (An example can be seen at the museum at Akama Shrine) _______Sights Edit This Shimonoseki is divided into several sections, some of which are the general areas for sight-seeing here: Shimonoseki Station area Karato Visit the fish market, try Fugu, see the aquarium, or just enjoy walking along the wharf. Kamon Strait coastline Chofu (Castle Town) Walk around the old section with beautiful high walls and a stream running along-side the road to experience the feeling of days gone by. In Chofu you can visit a National Treasure, Kozanji Temple. [Add Sight] Kozanji Temple Edit This Kozanji Temple is a National Treasure. The roof is a kind of thatch constructed from bark. It is a very beautiful place during the season of cherry blossoms. (in Chofu) type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kaikyo-kan Aquarium Edit This Walk up through a whale skeleton and learn more about ocean creatures. (in Karato) type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Chofu Mori Residence Edit This It was built by the 14th Chofu Mori family, Mototoshi, in 1903. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Shimonoseki-Nabecho Post Office Edit This This is the oldest functioning post office building in Japan. It was built in 1900. (Karato area) type: general World66 rating: [rate it] __________Getting Around Edit This There is a guide in English to help you find your way around using the bus system in front of Shimonoseki Station. You can also buy a "daytime" bus pass, which will save you 25% of the fares between 9am and 4pm (but you have to purchase a card for 3,000 yen, so it depends on how much travelling you will be doing here during your stay). _______Museums Edit This Enjoy some museums on your visit. [Add Museum] Shimonoseki Municipal Art Museum Edit This This is the city art museum. (Chofu area) World66 rating: [rate it] ________People Edit This The people here are quite open and friendly. It is a port city, and you will find many signs in Japanese, English, and Korean. Don't be surprised if someone comes up to speak to you. ________Festivals Edit This Ishin-Kaikyo Walk Rally Shimonoseki Fish Festival Bakan Kite Flying Festival The Day of Fugu Festival Shimonoseki Bakan Festival Kanmon-Kaikyo Fireworks Festival Ganryu Island Festival Sentei Festival Reinactment of Gempei Battle |