A driving tour enjoying spectacular views from Nagato to Shimonoseki

Yamaguchi Prefecture boasts beautiful scenery along the Sea of Japan. In particular, visitors who drive along the coast from Nagato to Shimonoseki should be able to enjoy the continuous natural beauty of the blue sea and sky. The drive plan starts from Motonosumi Inari Shrine in Nagato City, which was chosen as the “one of 31 most beautiful places in Japan,” and finishes at Akama Jingu Shrine in Shimonoseki.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2021-06-11
- Motonosumi Inari Shrine
  
  09:00
- Tsunoshima Bridge
  
  11:00
- Karato Market
  
  13:00
- Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum "Kaikyokan"
  
  14:30
- Akama Shrine
  
  16:15

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DAY1

- Motonosumi Inari Shrine
  
  09:00
  
  60min
  
  At this power spot, you can experience a beautiful red and blue contrast. Within 10 years of their inception in 1987, the 123 torii gates now extend for more than 100 meters. In the middle of sacred nature with the closely packed torii gates, you'll have a splendid experience worth sharing with your friends and family.
  
  Address
  
  Tourist rail passes for exploring the Kansai region
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  - Motonosumi Inari Shrine
  - Motonosumi Inari Shrine
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- Car
  
  60min
- Tsunoshima Bridge
  
  11:00
  
  30min
  
  Bridge
  
  This bridge was opened in 2000, and connects Tsunoshima with the mainland. With the blue sea stretching in all directions, the beautiful scenery has been used countless times in media and commercials to promote the area. Here you can experience the feeling of walking across the sky.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Shimonoseki
  
  Top Scenic Drives in Japan
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  - Tsunoshima Bridge
  - Tsunoshima Bridge
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- Car
  
  90min
- Karato Market
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  Market
  
  After relaxing in the magnificence of nature, have some lunch in Kanmon's kitchen at Karato Market. This marketplace is famous for their fugu, or blowfish. During the right season, you can enjoy many other varieties of seafood. You can fill up your belly and recharge while feeling the energy of the marketplace.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Karatochou 5-50
  
  Highlights of Mojiko and Shimonoseki - access, food specialties and a one-day walking route
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  - Karato Market
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  30min
- Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum "Kaikyokan"
  
  14:30
  
  90min
  
  Aquarium
  
  After having lunch, relax with a typical Shimonoseki exhibit at the aquarium. Experience the feeling of walking on the ocean floor at the Seto Inland Sea water tank, reproduced from the Kanmon Straits tunnel.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ikaport 6-1
  - Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum "Kaikyokan"
- Car
  
  15min
- Akama Shrine
  
  16:15
  
  45min
  
  Shrine
  
  This shrine was created in honor of Emperor Antoku, who died in the Battle of Dan-no-ura. The vermillion Varona gate, surrounded by white walls, gives you the sense of the all-around beauty of Ryugu Castle. With the ocean directly in front of the shrine, this is not a spot you want to miss.
  
  Address
  
  Yamaguchi Pref. Shimonosekishi Amidaijichou 4-1
  
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- FINISH
  
  17:00