Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.04 |
Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.56 |
Apples (1kg) | USD 5.23 |
Coke bottle | USD 1.29 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 594.89 |
Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.91 |
Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 13.75 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 049.48 |
One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.96 |
Tomato (1kg) | USD 6.01 |
Shimonoseki at Yamaguchi satisfies an architecture lover’s passion for structural design. It has one of the finest structures designed by professionals. These structural sites feature historical buildings and modern ones that are famous in the area. It’s also located right in front of Moji Port set in Kyushu Island, which is its neighboring island.
Akama Jingu is one of the shrines in the city with a fine architectural design that attracts a lot of people to this city. This site was built as a dedication for Heike Clan’s Emperor Antoku, who lost the Battle of Dan-no-ura during his time. His remains lie in the tomb within the shrine. Don’t just look at its gate as it also has the statue of Mimi nashi Hoichi. Mimi nashi Hoichi translates as Earless Hoichi, who is the main character for the ghost story of the same name. It offers free admission, which is a good savings together with booking cheap flights to Shimonoseki.
Kaikyou Yume Tower measures 153 meters in height, which has observation decks offering a panoramic view of the city. It also allows you to view Kanmon Straits at this height, which is a pleasant sight to see when you arrive in Shimonoseki. Topped with a glass sphere, you’ll find this as one of the remarkable buildings in the city.
If you’re into artilleries and historical structures, you can visit the Bombardment of Shimonoseki which offers cannon replicas and a large building, which add up to its overall appeal. You can also include this on your itinerary as you check for cheap flights to Shimonoseki.
Aside from structures, you can also check the Ganryujima, which is one of the notable historic sites in Japan. This serves as the setting for samurais’ Miyamoto Musashi and opponent Sasaki Kojiro who had their epic battle right at the site. You need to ride a ferry to reach this spot but travel time takes only 10 minutes and costs 1000 yen for a roundtrip fare.
With the number of hotels in Shimonoseki, you won’t have any problems staying in this city. Save money on your trip by getting in the city riding a bus from Tokyo and other areas.