What this area is like
Shimonoseki is Japan’s fugu capital; Karato Market sells sushi and seafood on weekends. Walk under the Kanmon Strait through a pedestrian tunnel to Kyushu, or take the ferry to Mojiko.
Plan your visit
Shin-Shimonoseki is the Shinkansen station; the city centre is near JR Shimonoseki.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Karato Market
The harbour fish market famous for fugu, where weekend stalls sell sushi to eat on the waterfront.
- Access
- About 3 minutes on foot from the Karato bus stop.
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday 5:00–15:00; Sundays and holidays 8:00–15:00. Shops vary.
- Fee
- Free entry.
- Address
- 5-50 Karato-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Cash only. The sushi stalls (Iki-iki Bakangai) run Friday to Sunday and holidays.
How to plan your time here
- After the market, walk under the Kanmon Strait to Kyushu through the pedestrian tunnel, or take the short ferry to Mojiko.
- Shimonoseki is a quick hop from Kokura (Shinkansen) or Hakata.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.