Shimonoseki City Museum of History, Shimonoseki

Name: Shimonoseki City Museum of History
Address: Shimonoseki, Japan

#1 among attractions in Shimonoseki

Museum, History museum

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Shimonoseki City Museum of History is a public museum that opened in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 2016. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°59'44"N, 130°58'56"E

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Shimonoseki City Museum of History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Akama Shrine, Mekari Shrine, Shimonoseki City Art Museum, Kaikyō Yume Tower.

3.1 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Akama Shrine, Shimonoseki
80 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.
2.7 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mekari Shrine, Kitakyushu
68 min walk • Mekari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Shimonoseki City Art Museum, Shimonoseki
17 min walk • Shimonoseki City Art Museum is a public museum that opened in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 1983.
4.3 miSW
Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower
Kaikyō Yume Tower, Shimonoseki
111 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.
2.7 miSW
Bridge
Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki
69 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.
3.4 miSE
Lighthouse
Hesaki Lighthouse
87 min walk • Hesaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the Kiku Peninsula in Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
3.5 miSW
Piers and boardwalks
Karato, Shimonoseki
90 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.
3.4 miW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Shimonoseki City Archaeological Museum, Shimonoseki
87 min walk • Shimonoseki City Archaeological Museum opened in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 1995. It is located next to the Ayaragigō Site, a Yayoi settlement that has been designated a national Historic Site.
2.5 miSW
Park
Mimosusogawa Park, Shimonoseki
65 min walk • Mimosusogawa Park is a city park located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It faces Dannoura, the final stage of the Battle of Genpei, and is located between National Route 9 and the Kanmon Straits.
3.3 miS
Museum, Historical place
Men si dian qi tong xinretoro guan, Kitakyushu
84 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.
2.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Yume City, Shimonoseki
74 min walk • Yume City is a shopping center in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is one of the large "Yume Town" stores operated by Izumi Co.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shimonoseki City Museum of History?

Nearby attractions include Iminomiya-jinja, Shimonoseki (11 min walk), Shimonoseki City Art Museum, Shimonoseki (17 min walk).

How to get to Shimonoseki City Museum of History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shimonoseki City Museum of History:

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城下町長府 • Lines: 121, 127, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 217B, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 24Ya, 26Ya (14 min walk)
市立美術館前 • Lines: 121, 127, 17, 17Y, 20, 20A, 21, 217B, 21Y, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 24Ya, 26Ya (15 min walk)