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Recommended tourist information

Surrounded by beautiful nature. "Kikugawa Town"
Sungreen Kikugawa is located in a wonderful environment where people are in harmony with the rich nature.
Also, because it is located in the center of Shimonoseki City, not to mention the Karato Market and Tsunoshima Island
It is perfect as a relay point from popular tourist spots such as Motonosumi Shrine and Akiyoshidai Plateau
  • Hohoku / Toyota area

    • Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge

      Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge, which opened in 2000, is one of the longest general roads in Japan (1,780m) that can be crossed free of charge.It straddles the cobalt blue Amagase and is popular for its harmony with the landscape, making it the only scenic spot on the Nishinagato BeachDue to its beautiful scenery, it has been used many times as a filming location for movies and TV commercials.
      location::Kanda-Tsunoshima, Hohoku Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Ichinomatasakura Park

      Ichinomata, Toyota Town, known to those in the know.It features a mysterious landscape where the submerged forest emerges from the surface of the water.
      *When the water level is drought, the water level drops, so you may not be able to see the scenery as shown in the image.
      location:Ichinomata, Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Refresh Park Toyoura

      Refresh Park Toyoura is a flower park where you can enjoy various flowers depending on the season.In autumn, one million cosmos flowers are in full bloom and the cosmos festival is held.Legend of Azure Dragon, which is said to be the origin of Kawatana Onsen, a roller slider with a total length of 55 m, a ropeway, and a spring seesaw.
      Fare::Adults 210 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen, infants free*There is a group discount
      Opening hours 8:30 to 17:00
      Closed days::Open daily
      location::〒759-6301 2035-9 Kawatana, Toyoura Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Michi-no-Eki Hotarukaido Nishinoichi

      Michi-no-Eki (roadside rest area) with an impressive folk art-style building that blends in with the rural scenery of Toyota Town, which is known as the village of fireflies.With the catch phrase of "relaxing natural hospitality," there are plenty of facilities such as hot spring facilities, local specialty sales offices, and restaurants.
      Opening Hours::Sale 8:30 to 18:00 Hot spring facility 10:00 to 21:00 Dining facility 10:00 to 20:00
      Regular holiday::2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
      location::〒750-0441 876-4 Nakamura, Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Tel::083-767-0241 
    • Michi-no-Eki Kitaurakaido Houhoku

      At the westernmost Michi-no-Eki (roadside rest area) Honshu, the appearance of the wave-inspired design is impressive.Tsunoshima Island and Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge, and you can enjoy a panoramic view from the observation terrace.At Houhoku Yume Ichiba, you can buy abundant and fresh seafood, freshly picked agricultural products and marine products.
      location:〒759-6121 314-1 Kandakami, Hohoku Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 
      TEL.083-786-0111

    • Fukutoku Inari Shrine

      Inunaki-no-Oinarisan (Inari-deity of howling dogs), who sings dogs, many worshipers visit.23rd Night Festival on May 23rd of the lunar calendar and the large vermilion torii gate that shines in the sea are famous.
      location:2960-1 Uka, Toyoura Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture TEL083-776-0125
    • Sightseeing pear hunting in Toyota Town

      Begins to Akanashi Hosui of the sugar content is high and soft texture of under season August, the representative model of Aonashi
      Nijisseiki (20th Century), such as "Akitsu-out" of the rising popularity, tourism pear hunting of Toyota Town season of pear can enjoy the season.
      Eat and compare delicious pears.
      Opening period Late August to late September
      Opening hours from 9:00
      Contact information 
      ・Toyota Pear Cooperative Shipping Association
      175-12 Oaza 175-12 Yata, Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
      Tel:083-766-1345 / FAX:083-766-2993

      ・Michi-no-Eki Hotarukaido Nishinoichi
      876-4 Oaza 876-4 Nakamura, Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
      Tel:083-767-0241
    • Sightseeing apple garden in Toyota Town

      Everyone who knows it in the city knows it. "Higashinagano Apple Farm"Although it has a short history as an apple garden, there are also customers from Hiroshima and Fukuoka as well as from Shimonoseki
      Tsugaru", which is exposed to plenty of sunlight, and "Fuji", which contains honey from around November.
      Opening period Scheduled from late August to early December
      Opening hours 9:00 to 16:00
      location:Higashinagano, Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
      ・Okamoto Apple Farm Tel:083-766-2412
      ・Onomura Apple Farm Tel:083-766-2451
      ・Mizuno Apple Farm Tel:083-766-2053
      ・Kajiyama Apple Farm Tel:083-766-2054
      • Toyotacho Kanko Kyokai
      876-4 Oaza 876-4 Nakamura, Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
      Business hours 8:30 to 17:00
      Tel:083-766-0031 / FAX:083-766-0377
  • Karato / Chofu area

    • Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium Kaikyokan

      Kaikyokan has a total water volume of 2,400 tons, and 20,000 aquariums of 500 species, including fish, are exhibited in 65 aquariums.Seto Inland Sea Aquarium, which reproduces the Kanmon Straits, is tunnel-shaped and you can enjoy the feeling of walking on the seabed.In March 2010, the world's largest penguins pool and the "Penguin Village", which has a breeding area that reproduces the habitat of Chile, opened.It also features a full-body skeleton specimen of the only blue whale in Japan and an exhibition unique to ShimonosekiAqua Theater Kanmon Straits spreads out in front of you, a performance by co-starring dolphins and sea lions will be held.
      Admission fee::Adults 2,090 yen Children 940 yen Infants 410 yen Group discount available
      Opening hours::From 9:30 to 17:30*There is a time change during the busy season
      No closed days
      location:〒750-0036 6-1 Arukaport, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Tel::083-228-1100
    • Karato Market

      Karato Market is famous not only as a blowfish market but also as a Thai and yellowtail market.
      Also, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, "Ikiiki Bakangai" where you can enjoy nigiri sushi and seafood bowls with super fresh seafood is very popular.You can meet many local stories, and all are reasonably priced!
      location:〒750-0005 5-50 Karato Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Akama Shrine

      It is a shrine that enshrines Emperor Antoku Antoku, the young emperor who entered the water while being embraced by the Nii no Ama (nun of the second rank) Battle of Dan-no-uraThere is a vermilion-painted Suitenmon gate on the white wall, and there is also a tomb Taira Clan Hoichi the Earless the Earless temple, and a treasure hall displaying valuable materials.Every year on May 3rd, it is the main venue for the Sentei Festival
      Time::Free to worship from 9:00 to 17:00
      location::〒750-0003 4-1 Amidaiji Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Kamonwharf

      It is a seaside mall with restaurants and souvenir shops centered on seafood.You can overlook the Kanmon Straits from the board walk.The food you enjoy while listening to the tides and whistle of Kanmon Straits, which was selected as one of the "100 Soundscapes of Japan to Be PreservedAt the end of the year, a huge tree and Santa Claus illuminations will add flowers to the night view Kanmon Straits
      Opening Hours::Product sales 9:00 to 19:00 (until 18:00 in winter) Restaurant 11:00 to 22:00(Excluding some stores)
      Holiday::Open daily
      location::〒750-0005 6-1 Karato Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Tel::083-228-0330 FAX::083-228-0331
    • Turkey Tulip Park

      "The park was opened with a donation of tulip bulbs from its sister city, City of Istanbul40,000 tulip bulbs are planted by citizen volunteers, Bosporus Strait is expressed with 12,000 violas.
      location:Mimosusogawa, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture(At the foot of Mt Hinoyama)
    • Hai kara't Yokocho

      An amusement park where you can enjoy 12 types of play equipment, including a large Ferris wheel overlooking the Kanmon Straits
      location:1-40 Arukaport, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Former British Consulate

      This red brick building was built in 1906, and the designer is said to be William Cowan, who was in charge of building British Consulate
      [Opening hours]9:00 to 17:00 "tearoom Liz Business Hours" 10:00 to 22:00
      location:4-11 Karato Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture TEL083-235-1906




    • Kaikyo Yume Tower

      It is the tallest building in the prefecture, which opened in 1996, and the observation room is 143m high.It is lit up in various ways depending on the season and the day of the week, and is popular as a landmark of Kanmon StraitsIn 2006, it was certified as Yamaguchi Prefecture's first "Lover's SanctuaryDuring the year-end and New Year holidays, special light-ups that are different from normal light-ups will be held.The inside of the tower is also illuminated to decorate Christmas and the year-end and New Year holidays.
      Fare::Adults 600 yen, children 300 yen *There is a group discount
      Opening hours::From 9:30 to 21:30(Last admission 21:00)
      closing day::4th Saturday of January
      location::〒750-0018 3-3-1 Buzenda Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture TEL083-231-5877
    • Castle Town Chofu

      Chofu prospered as a political and cultural center from ancient times to the Middle Ages due to the existence of NagatoEdo Period, it was The Moris of Chofu 50,000 stones, but it was abandoned by the one-country-one-castle decree.Castle Town Chofu is that it faces the street, such as the gate, the Nagaya, the Neribei and Ishigaki, and the planting inside.
      location::Chofu, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Kouzan-ji Temple

      Kouzan-ji Temple is a temple of Soto Sect, which was opened in Geno years (1320), Buddhist sanctum with a Chinese-style architecture of peculiar beauty has been designated a national treasure.Chofu Mori Clan is a Chofu Mori Clan of Bodaiji (family temple), Koji years (1557), lost to Mori Army, in addition there is a tomb of Yoshinaga Ouchi was self-determination in this area Yoshinaga Ouchi, Gokyosenkyo of Sanetomi Sanjo et al., Edo It was also the setting for the Shinsaku Takasugi and Gokyosenkyo, and there is also Shinsaku
       Kouzan-ji Temple of the autumn leaves at Kozanji lies in its taste.Each maple tree is also very large, and the contrast with the Buddhist temple, which is a national treasure, makes you feel autumn from the bottom of your heart.It is also famous for its unexpectedly slow autumn colors because it is surrounded by the surrounding trees.
      location:1-2-3 Chofu Kawabata, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Chofu Garden

      Mori Chofu Domain a strolling Japanese garden with the remains of the residence of Yukinaga Nishi, the chief retainer of the Mori Chofu clan.With a small mountain in the background, the site of about 30,000 square meters has a pond, a shoin, a tea room, and a stream, and you can enjoy various garden beauty depending on the season.
      entrance fee::Adults 210 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
      Opening hours::From 9:00 to 17:00(Last admission 16:40)
      Closed days::12/28 to 1/4
      location::〒752-0986 8-11 Chofu Kuromonhigashi Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture TEL 083-246-4120
    • Chofu Mori Residence

      Mansion built by 1903 (1903) Chofu Mori Clan 14 generations Mototoshi, it was also used as Anzaisho (Anzaisho) of Emperor MeijiA pure Japanese-style garden surrounded by a solid main building and white walls reminds us of the past and creates a relaxing space.
      Fare::Adults 210 yen, junior high school students and younger 100 yen
      Opening hours::From 9:00 to 17:00(Last admission 16:40)
      Closed days::12/28 to 1/4
      location::〒752-0970 4-10 Chofusosha Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture TEL083-245-8090
  • Nagato area

    • Motonosumi Shrine

      Motonosumi Shrine was erected in 1955 by the announcement of a white fox that appeared at the bedside of Hitoshi Okamura, who was the local Amimoto.
      In addition to prosperous business, big catches, and maritime safety, it is said to have benefits such as good luck, child treasure, good luck, good fortune, traffic safety, and academic achievement.The view of 123 torii gates dedicated over 10 years from 1987 lined up over 100m from the tide side of the Ryugu is spectacular.
       There is a money box at the top of the large torii gate, which is about 6m high on the shrine grounds, and it is said that if you can throw in the money, your wish will come true.
      Worship time 5:30 to 17:30
      location:498 Yuyatsuo 498 Yuya Tsuo, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Senjojiki

      Senjojiki, a grassland area spread over a hill at an altitude of 333m.Below you can see the islands floating in the Sea of Japan, the endless panorama of the sea and the sky, and the refreshing breeze across the sea conveys the buzz of the waves.Crinum asiaticum, azaleas, camellias, sasanqua, etc. are planted on the hill, and various flowers dye a corner of the plateau every season and capture the hearts of visitors.On summer nights, you can see the fishing fires floating in the Sea of Japan, and it is the best place to enjoy the remote nature.It is also popular as a campsite with a spectacular view.
      1138-1 Hekinaka 1138-1 Hekinaka, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Higashiushirobata Terraced Rice Fields

      Yuya District, Nagato City of Nagato City, a large terraced rice field area of about 600ha spreads around Mukatsuku Peninsula at the northernmost tip of HonshuIn the "100 Best Rice Best 100 Terraced Rice Fields in Japan" announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 1999, the rice terraces in the Higashiushirobata District Yuya were selected along with the rice terraces in 117 municipalities and 134 areas nationwide.Rice terraces are usually located in the mountains, but in this area, the hills of the peninsula are close to the coast, so you can see the Sea of Japan below.
      location:410-1 Yuyaushirobata 410-1 Yuya Ushirobata, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum

      Misuzu April 2003, the 100th anniversary of Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum opened on the site of Site of the Kaneko Buneido Bookstore, Misuzu spent her childhood.Misuzu, who has revived more than 50 years after his death, and honors his achievements, as well as to support the cultural and creative activities of Misuzu It is also an exchange base for.Table to restore the Kaneko Buneido of building and garden facing the Misuzu-dori, Main Building of the back, the permanent exhibition rooms that display the relics such as the posthumous collection and kimono, Searching rooms of the Documentation by the personal computer, Misuzu Misuzu Gallery where you can experience the world of Susui's poetry with sound and light, you can Misuzu's life and the times when she lived.
      Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00(Last admission 16:30)*There is shortened business for the year-end and New Year holidays
      Open all year round
      location:1308 Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4106 TEL0837-26-5155

    • Michi-no-Eki Senzakitchen

      Senzakitchen" is located on the beach in SenzakiNagato was created as a place to behave to everyone by cooking the rich ingredients of Nagato, the fun information of Nagato
      This is a popular spot with the concept of being a kitchen, dining room, and living room in Senzaki
      location:4297-1 Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4106 Tel:0837-27-0300
  • Mine area

    • Akiyoshidai Natural Zoological Park Safari Land

      The etymology of Safari is Arabic, which means "travel, travel."Safari Land, you can easily observe how large animals such as elephants and tigers live freely in nature by using a bus dedicated to the park or a private car as it is.In addition to the contact plaza with cute animals, there is also an amusement park with roller coasters and go-karts.
      Animals Elephants, camels, monkeys, bears, lions, swan 80 species, more than 1,400 wings
      Fare::Adults (junior high school students and above) 2,500 yen Children (4 years old and above) 1,500 yen Senior / group discount available
      Feeding bus (trabus / lion bus) Adult / child admission fee plus 1100 yen
      Opening hours::April-September 9: 30-17: 00 / October-March 9: 30-16: 30
      location:1212 Mitochoaka, Mine 1212 Aka, Mito Town, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture TEL 08396-2-1000 
    • Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park

      Akiyoshidai Plateau is Japan's largest karst plateau in the central and eastern part of Mine City, Yamaguchi PrefectureKoto River, and the eastern area is designated as a special natural monument and a national park.A large number of doline has developed along with the myriad of limestone pillars on the ground, in the basement Akiyoshido Cave, Taisho-do, there are many other caves, such as Kagekiyo-doYamayaki is carried out every February, and the contrast between green grass and white limestone emerges beautifully in spring.
      location::Akiyoshidaiyama, Shuho Town, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Special memorial Akiyoshido Cave

      It is one of the largest limestone caves in the Orient at the foot of Akiyoshidai PlateauThe height of the cave is 24m and the width is 8m. The widest part of the cave is 200m, the high ceiling is 40m, and the highest part is 80m.The general sightseeing route is up to about 1km, but the total length is said to be about 10km.The temperature inside the cave is about 17 degrees Celsius throughout the four seasons, so you can explore comfortably all year round.In March 2011, all the lighting inside the cave was changed to LED, making it a more environmentally friendly tourist cave than ever before.
      Entrance fee::Adults 1300 yen Junior high school students 1050 yen Elementary school students 700 yen Group discount available
      Open Hours::March to November 8:30 to 17:30 December to February 8:30 to 16:30
      location:3506-2 Akiyoshi, Shuho Town, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • 100 Remarkable Waters Beppu Benten Pond

      The clear blue water is a spring water that shows a mysterious beauty. "Beppu Benten Pond"
      This spring is highly transparent water at 14 degrees Celsius Environmental Agency Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters best waters in Japan on July 20, 1985, and is also used for irrigation and trout.You can enjoy rainbow trout fishing at the attached Mine City Trout Farm Fishing Pond
      In addition, this is Beppu Itsukushima Shrine, and there is a legend that a long time ago, when a chief who was suffering from water shortages, who had reclaimed the area, solicited Benzaiten according to his dream, water sprang up. Nenbutsu Folk Dance is dedicated with gratitude for the water of the Shinto shrine.
      location:Mizukami, Beppu, Shuho Town, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  • Kikugawa / Yoshida area

    • Togyoan

      Keio years (1867) to the deceased Shinsaku Takasugi of remains were buried in the ground close to the headquarters of Kiheitai (irregular regiment) by testament."Togyo" is Shinsaku, and it is said that Shinsaku's mistress, Ono, mourned Shinsaku until he died.Shinsaku Takasugi's tomb is designated as a national historic site.The area around the precincts is colored with plum blossoms in early spring, irises in early summer, and autumn leaves in autumn.There is also Togyo Memorial Museum, which houses and exhibits Shinsaku
      Fare::Free(There is a charge for the 2nd floor of the Shimonoseki City Togyo Memorial Museum)
      Opening hours::No(Shimonoseki City Togyo Memorial Museum is from 9:00 to 17:00)
      Closed::Open all year round(Shimonoseki City Togyo Memorial Museum)
      Year of construction 1884(1884)
      location::〒750-1101 1184 Yoshida, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Michi-no-Eki Kikugawa

      Michi-no-Eki (roadside rest area) of a large Shoya-style building in a rural landscape called Xiao Riben.At the restaurant, you can enjoy dishes using "Aigamo rice" produced by the pesticide-free Aigamo farming method, Aigamo meat, and the specialty hand-rolled somen "Kikugawa-no-Ito (thread of Kikugawa)You can also pick strawberries around Golden WeekThe bread making experience is also popular, and on Sundays, Sanin region is sold over the counter.
      Opening Hours::From 8:30 to 21:00
      closing day::December 31st and January 1st
      location::〒750-0321 766-1 Kamiokaeda, Kikugawa Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Tel::083-287-4649
    • Recommended golf courses in the neighborhood

      Taking advantage of the location rich in nature, there are plenty of golf courses near the facility!
      Good access within 10 to 20 minutes by car!