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Delve into Chōfu-shinmatsubarachō
Chōfu-shinmatsubarachō in Shimonoseki Shi (Yamaguchi) is located in Japan about 507 mi (or 816 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Chōfu-shinmatsubarachō is now 12:50 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Chōfu-shinmatsubarachō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kitakyūshū Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 79 mi (or 127 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shimonoseki, Sanyoonoda, Kitakyushu, Yukuhashi and Ube. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F
Morning Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
Evening Temperature | 14°C / 56 °F |
Night Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 52% |
Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky |
General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
12°C (54 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Mojiko Hotel
(RYOKAN) Mimosusogawa Bekkan
(RYOKAN) Shumpanro
Shimonoseki Grand Hotel
(RYOKAN) Kanmon no Yado Genpeiso
Dormy Inn Premium Shimonoseki
Toyoko Inn Shimonoseki Kaikyo-yume-tower Mae
Hotel New Tagawa Kokura
Plaza Hotel Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki Tokyu REI Hotel
Videos from this area
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CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG - 旭洋造船建造球状船首省エネ自動車船関門海峡海上公試
'CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG' is a fuel-efficient PCC with a spheroidal prow. This ship was built by Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation of Japan 2010. It might have been a trial voyage. CITY OF ST....
Shimonoseki Swirls
It's all a bit *chronoloco* but this video was shot prior to the Shimonoseki Straits video.
Shimonoseki Straits
It's me, and I'm walking around & talking about this place: http://www.japanese-castle-explorer.com/map.html?lat=33.972691&lng=130.965958&zoom=13&type=satellite.
Driving from Kokura-Minami IC to Shimonoseki IC (iPhone4 Driving Movie Test 3, x4 speeds)
関門橋を含む、九州道 小倉南IC 〜 中国道下関IC 間 iPhone4 車載動画撮影テスト Part 3(4倍速) Part 2(北九州空港連絡橋/2倍速) http://www.yout...
Mekari-shinji
The traditional ritual of Mekari Shrine, found at the most northerly location in Kyushu facing the Kanmon Straits. With 3-meter long torches in their hands, the Shinto priests wonder into...
Christmas Eve dinner in Japan. What could it be?
It's December 24th and back in my home country of the UK it will feel like Christmas but not here in Japan. In actual fact many Japanese seem to thing Christmas is today, 24th December! So...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Kanmonkyo Bridge
The Kanmonkyo Bridge (関門橋 Kanmonkyō Kanmon bridge) is a suspension bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits, a stretch of water separating two of Japan's four main islands. On the Honshū side of the bridge is Shimonoseki (下関, which contributed "Kan" to the name of the strait) and on the Kyūshū side is Kitakyushu, whose former city and present ward, Moji (門司), gave the strait its "mon".
University of East Asia
The University of East Asia is a private university in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan, established in 1974.
Shin-Shimonoseki Station
Shin-Shimonoseki Station is a railway station on the San'yō Shinkansen and the San'yō Main Line, operated by West Japan Railway Company in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan.
Chōfu Station (Yamaguchi)
Chōfu Station is a railway station in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Akama Shrine
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 (aka Dannoura), which occurred nearby in 1185. This battle was important in the history of Japan because it brought an end to Gempei War in which the Minamoto clan defeated the rival Taira clan, and ended the Taira bid for control of Japan.
Kōzan-ji (Shimonoseki)
The Kinzan Kōzan-ji is a temple of the Rinzai sect in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Kyoan Genjaku in 1327. Kōzan-ji's Butsuden, completed in 1320, is a National Treasure of Japan. This architecture in Zenshūyō (aka Zen'yō) style, combining Japanese and Chinese design features. It is the oldest building designed in the Zenshūyō style that exists in Japan. The Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage No.19.
Mekari Shrine
Mekari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan.