Kanmon Straits, Shimonoseki

Name: Kanmon Straits
Address: Shimonoseki, Japan

#25 among attractions in Shimonoseki

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The Kanmon Straits or the Straits of Shimonoseki is the stretch of water separating Honshu and Kyushu, two of Japan's four main islands. On the Honshu side of the strait is Shimonoseki and on the Kyushu side is Kitakyushu, whose former city and present ward, Moji, gave the strait its "mon". The straits silt up at the rate of about 15 centimetres per annum, and dredging has made it possible to build the Kitakyushu Airport at low cost. ()

Local name: 関門海峡 Coordinates: 33°56'49"N, 130°56'49"E

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Kanmon Straits – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Akama Shrine, Mekari Shrine, Kaikyō Yume Tower, Kanmon Bridge.

0.9 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Akama Shrine, Shimonoseki
23 min walk • Akama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Antoku, a Japanese emperor who died as a child in the Battle of Dan-no-ura, which occurred nearby in 1185.
1.3 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mekari Shrine, Kitakyushu
33 min walk • Mekari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan.
1 miW
Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower
Kaikyō Yume Tower, Shimonoseki
26 min walk • The Kaikyō Yume Tower dominates the city of Shimonoseki and is the tallest tower in western Japan. Standing 153 metres tall, it was opened in July 1996. It forms a part of the Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki building, which houses a conference centre and corporate offices.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki
32 min walk • The Kanmon Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits, a stretch of water separating two of Japan's four main islands.
0.7 miNW
Piers and boardwalks
Karato, Shimonoseki
19 min walk • Karato is the downtown area of the city of Shimonoseki, Japan. It is known as the most famous sightseeing spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
1.3 miSW
Small island with samurai monuments
Ganryūjima, Shimonoseki
33 min walk • Ganryū-jima is an island in Japan located between Honshū and Kyūshū, and accessible via ferry from Shimonoseki Harbor.
1.2 miE
Museum, Historical place
Men si dian qi tong xinretoro guan, Kitakyushu
30 min walk • Moji Telecommunications Retro-kan is a historical building located in Hama-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka, and is used as a museum displaying NTT telephones and other equipment.
0.4 miSW
Tunnel
Kanmon Tunnel, Shimonoseki
11 min walk • In Japan, the Kanmon Roadway Tunnel carries National Route 2 under the Kanmon Straits. At the time of its construction, it was the longest undersea highway in the world. It opened in 1958. The overall length is 3,461 metres meters, and it is 58 metres below sea level at the deepest point.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kanmon Straits?

Nearby attractions include Kanmon Tunnel, Shimonoseki (11 min walk), Karato, Shimonoseki (19 min walk), Akama Shrine, Shimonoseki (23 min walk).

How to get to Kanmon Straits by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kanmon Straits:

Bus

海響館前 • Lines: 10, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 24Ya, 26Ya, 32, 32C, 33, 35, 35A, S-1, S-2, Y-1, Y-2 (16 min walk)
唐戸 • Lines: 10, 121, 127, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 217B, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 24Ya, 26Ya, 32, 32C, 33, 35, 35A, 63, S-1, S-2, Y-1, Y-2 (20 min walk)

Ferry

下関港 • Lines: 巌流島連絡船, 関門連絡船 (17 min walk)
門司港 • Lines: 巌流島連絡船 (北九州(門司港)=>舟島(巌流島)), 関門連絡船 (20 min walk)

Train

Mojikō (22 min walk)
Kyushutetsudo-Kinenkan (24 min walk)