1-1 Nakanomachi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine, affectionately known as "Sekino Ujigami" (guardian deity of Shimonoseki), is a historic shrine founded in 859. Located near Karato Market, it offers stunning views of the Kanmon Strait. Key attractions include the world's largest fugu (pufferfish) statue, the Kameyama Battery ruins from the late Edo period, and monuments related to Ito Hirobumi. The shrine is easily accessible by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station or by car from the Shimonoseki IC. Visit in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy the serene atmosphere.