Kanmon Tunnel, Shimonoseki
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Facts and practical information
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. The endpoints are in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi and Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū. According to a United Press report at the time, 53 workers were killed during its construction, and it was second only to the Mersey Railway tunnel in length for an underwater tunnel. ()
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Shimonoseki
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Public transportation stops near this location
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Bus
- Calculate route海響館前 21 min walk
- Calculate route入江口 23 min walk
- Calculate route細江町 25 min walk
- Calculate route唐戸 26 min walk
- Calculate route下関港 24 min walk
- Calculate route舟島 24 min walk
- Calculate route門司港 27 min walk
- Calculate routeMojikō 28 min walk
- Calculate routeKyushutetsudo-Kinenkan 30 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Kanmon Tunnel?
Nearby attractions include Kanmon Straits, Shimonoseki (11 min walk), Kaikyō Yume Tower, Shimonoseki (23 min walk), Ganryūjima, Shimonoseki (24 min walk).
How to get to Kanmon Tunnel by public transport?
The nearest stations to Kanmon Tunnel:
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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 (21 min walk)
- 入江口 • Lines: 10, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 26Ya, 32, 32C, 33, 35, 35A, S-2, Y-2 (23 min walk)
Ferry
- 下関港 • Lines: 巌流島連絡船, 関門連絡船 (24 min walk)
- 舟島 • Lines: 巌流島連絡船, 巌流島連絡船 (北九州(門司港)=>舟島(巌流島)) (24 min walk)
Train
- Mojikō (28 min walk)
- Kyushutetsudo-Kinenkan (30 min walk)
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