Drive Excursion Plan

"Karato Market" is a fish market open to the public offering marine products from the Kanmon area. "Ichiba-shokudo Yoshi" on the 2nd floor offers "fuku," the local specialty, as well as fresh seafood procured at the market at affordable prices. In addition, at "Iki-iki Bakangai" which is open every weekend, you will find rows of food stands offering seafood where you can enjoy sushi, fuku-karaage (fried puffer fish), fuku-jiru (miso soup with puffer fish) and assorted seafood rice bowls, etc.

Aromatic tea made from carefully picked tea leaves is the recommended item of "tearoom Liz," located within the Former British Consulate in Shimonoseki, an exotic red brick building. A vintage edifice designated as an Important Cultural Property by the National government and lovely tableware. Enjoy a unique romantic moment!

"Chofu" once thrived as a castle town, and an ancient townscape still remains in this area. In addition to enjoying the seasonal scenery in Japanese gardens and shrines, you will find posh cafés and variety stores − perfect for a relaxing stroll!

There is a bridge that ties Tsunoshima, an island in northwest Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the mainland. Its length is 1780 m, one of the longest in Japan, and the area is a popular location for making car commercials. The plateau is a perfect spot for taking pictures; you can look out over Tsunoshima lighthouse--the symbol of the island--as well as the white beach and emerald green ocean!

"Kawatana Onsen" is a hot spring said to be mentioned in Muromachi Era archives. Nowadays, there are facilities where you can just drop by to enjoy hot springs, so we recommend spa-hopping, too. Be sure to check out attractions other than hot spring, such as "Kawara-soba," crispy and fragrant local specialty noodles stir-fried on roof tile, and "Kawatana-no-mori," an edifice created by architect Kengo Sumi that stands out in the middle of the district!