Introducing Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki is an important crossroads for travellers and Japanese history. At the extreme western tip of Honshū, it’s separated from the island of Kyūshū by only a narrow strait, famous in Japanese history for a decisive 12th-century clash between rival samurai clans. The expressway crosses the Kanmon-kaikyō strait on the Kanmon-bashi bridge; while another road, the shinkansen railway line and the JR railway line all tunnel underneath. You can even walk to Kyūshū through a tunnel under the strait! Shimonoseki is also an important connecting point to South Korea, with a daily ferry service to/from Busan. The town has a number of points of interest and some excellent, if potentially deadly, cuisine.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Scenic coastlines
by shirbia23 06 June 2011
I'll be in Japan from 29 dec to 12 jan with my boyfriend. We'd like to see some beautiful coastline, fisherman's villages, enjoy typical…
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RE: Qingdao-Shimonoseki ferry
by alberta_man 25 March 2011
A few points - the prices I quote are one way - the worst case (or cheapest) scenario is that you sleep on tatami mats with some other…
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RE: Japan to South Korea - itinerary and sights
by angietravels1 16 March 2011
Hi there I had about 3 weeks including taking the beetle ferry to SK from Hakata Port (Fukuoka). With such limited time everywhere I went…
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