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  1. Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan
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    Shimonoseki - Wikipedia

    Coordinates: 33°57′28″N 130°56′29″E. Shimonoseki city hall. Captured battery at Shimonoseki, 1864. Kōzan-ji Temple. Battle of Dan-no-Ura in 1185. Shimonoseki ( Japanese: 下関市, Hepburn: Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. See more

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    Shimonoseki (Japanese: 下関市, Hepburn: Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023 , the city had an estimated population of 248,193 in 128762 households and a See more

    History

    Shimonoseki is part of ancient Nagato Province. It has prospered since ancient times as the gateway to Honshu from the Asian continent, … See more

    Economy

    Having prospered as a port city, Shimonoseki has long had a thriving industry related to shipping, trade, and finance. It is still the … See more

    Twin towns – sister cities

    Shimonoseki is twinned with:
    • Santos, Brazil (1971)
    • Istanbul, Turkey (1972)
    • Busan, South Korea (1976) See more

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    Geography

    Shimonoseki is located at the westernmost point of Yamaguchi Prefecture and the westernmost point of Honshu. It borders the See more

    Government

    Shimonoseki has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 34 members. Shimonoseki contributes ten members to the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the See more

    Education

    Universities and colleges
    • National Fisheries University
    • Shimonoseki City University
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    Where is Shimonoseki located?
    Shimonoseki ( Japanese: 下関市, Hepburn: Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023, the city had an estimated population of 248,193 in 128762 households and a population density of 350 persons per km². The total area of the city is 716.18 square kilometres (276.52 sq mi).

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    When was Shimonoseki founded?
    On 1 April 1883 when the city status was first given in Japan, Shimonoseki was founded as the only city in Yamaguchi Prefecture and at the time was named Akamagaseki City. The population of those days was 30,739 and the City stretched over a long thin area of 5.36 square kilometers along the straits reaching from Mimosusogawa River to Izaki.

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    Where to go in Shimonoseki?
    There is a tunnel for walkers at the narrowest point across the Kanmon Straits. Hagi is one of the most beautiful castle towns in Japan. Yamaguchi city is the prefectural capital. This city travel guide to Shimonoseki has guide status. It has a variety of good, quality information including hotels, restaurants, attractions and travel details.

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    How to get from Shimonoseki to Kitakyushu?
    Kitakyushu on Kyushu is a short train ride from Shimonoseki. It's also reachable via ferry and bridge. There is a tunnel for walkers at the narrowest point across the Kanmon Straits. Hagi is one of the most beautiful castle towns in Japan. Yamaguchi city is the prefectural capital. This city travel guide to Shimonoseki has guide status.

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    Shimonoseki is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Visitors can find all sorts of attr… See more
    Shimonoseki is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Visitors can find all sorts of attractions worth visiting, including parks, museums, stadiums, castles, etc. Food lovers should try the famous fugu, a pufferfish dish. Some prominent attractions that travelers must visit include Doigahama Site Anthropological Museum, Shimonoseki City Art Museum, Nogihama General Park, and Shimonoseki Baseball Stadium. Also, they can enjoy local festivals such as Shimonoseki Fish Festival, Suhouteisai Festival, and Shimonoseki Bakan Festival.
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  13. 下関市公式観光サイト
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