Kanmon Strait
- 関門海峡
- Fukuoka & Hakata
A 700-meter-wide strait between Honshu and Kyushu Islands. About 700 boats of all sizes pass through this water channel on a daily basis, and this can be observed from the city. Popular viewing sports include the bridge, the obervation deck, and areas along the water's edge. A ride on the ferry is another good way to take in the view.
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Address
Moji, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Mimosusogawa-cho Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
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Best Season
All year
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Point
At Mimosusogawa Park you can enjoy the views of Kanmonkyo Bridge as well as the statue of Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune and Taira-no-Tomomori for the memorial of The Battle of Dannoura in 1185 marking the end of Heike Clan and the replica of five Choshu guns used to dispel oversea vessels in 1863 which led to the war against the allied forces of British, American, Dutch and French Navies.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
2 minutes walk from JR Shimonoseki Station.
12 minutes bus ride from JR Shimonoseki Station. Get off at Mimosusogawa bus stop.
Other spots near Kanmon StraitWithin 50 km
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