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From Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki: Private Shimonoseki City Tour

From Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki: Private Shimonoseki City Tour

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Kei H.

5.00 / 5

(12 reviews)

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Fukuoka

English, Japanese (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Kei H.)

Up to 6 people

Maximize your Shimonoseki experience on this full-day private tour blending coastal beauty with samurai history. Begin with a scenic drive to the iconic Tsunoshima Bridge and the vibrant torii gates of Fukutoku Inari Shrine. Return to the city for a local lunch, then dive into history at the Kanmon Strait. Walk beneath the sea in the Kanmon Tunnel and stand on ancient battlefields. A perfect, efficient journey through Yamaguchi’s best sights.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Shimonoseki Station

- Meet your local guide at JR Shimonoseki Station or designated spots in Shimonoseki City. For cruise passengers: the request-based pick-up at Shimonoseki Port or Moji Port is also available. Ask us when you inquire about the tour.

10:30 AM

Tsunoshima Great Bridge

This magnificent, cable-free bridge spans the cobalt-blue ocean, connecting the mainland to Tsunoshima island. It is consistently ranked as one of Japan’s most picturesque scenic drives, offering unparalleled views of the Japan Sea’s clear, bright waters.

12:00 PM

Fukutoku Inari Shrine

Perched above the Sea of Japan, this beautiful shrine features a vibrant tunnel of red torii gates leading toward the ocean. It offers stunning, expansive views of the coastline and serves as an excellent spot for photography and spiritual contemplation.

01:00 PM

Lunch Stop (At a location of your choice)

Kawara Soba is a signature Yamaguchi regional dish. Green tea-flavored soba noodles are served sizzling hot on a traditional roof tile (kawara), topped with sliced beef, egg, and seaweed. The tile heats the noodles, making the bottom layer wonderfully crisp—a unique texture and flavor you must try. Please note: Lunch cost is not included in the tour price. Budget approximately JPY 1,800 to JPY 2,500 per person for this specialty dish.

02:30 PM

Mimosusogawa Park

Located at the narrowest point of the Kanmon Strait, this park is historically significant as the site of the decisive final naval Battle of Dan-no-ura (1185). The park features full-scale replica cannons used during the 1864 Shimonoseki Bombardment, offering a tangible connection to Japan’s turbulent military history.

03:00 PM

Kanmon Tunnel Pedestrian Walkway

Experience the unique sensation of walking beneath the sea. This 780-meter tunnel connects Honshu (Shimonoseki) and Kyushu (Mojiko) and is a fascinating engineering feat, allowing you to walk between two islands in less than 15 minutes. We walk about the halfway of the tunnel.

03:20 PM

Akama Shrine

This striking vermillion shrine is dedicated to the young Emperor Antoku, who tragically drowned himself during the Battle of Dan-no-ura. Its beautiful Ryugu-zukuri (Dragon Palace style) gate stands out, providing a serene and poignant contrast to the area’s military history.

Ending Point

JR Shimonoseki Station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Drive & Guide fee = your guide will drive a car

Transportation by a private car

Fuel, parking fees, toll fees

What‘s not included

Admissions

Meals (guide & members)

Tour Important Information

*The tour program is customizable as your travel needs. Feel free to send a message to discuss for tailor-made plan.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Kei H.

5.00 / 5

(12 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Kei H.

Hi, I'm KEI! Your friendly local guide ready to show you the real Japan.

With expertise in Oita area (Beppu, Yufuin etc), I'm passionate about guiding my guests around various aspects from commonly known attractions to off-the-beaten tracks, those in the know, know places.

I've been working in tourism for years and love sharing my passion for this beautiful country with visitors. From bustling cities to hidden gems, I'll create a personalized itinerary that suits your interests.

Whether you're a foodie, history buff, or nature lover, I can help you experience the best of Japan. Let's create unforgettable memories together!

Reviews

Kevin J.

5 / 5

Apr 15, 2026

Hita Private Custom Tour – Crafts, Culture & Local Flavor

Apr 15, 2026

Oita

5 hours 30 mins

“Well recommended for your AoT/Hita trip!”

We had a great time with Kei! We wanted to see some of the Attack on Titan sights in the area, and having a local guide who can provide transport was invaluable (it can be a LONG walk to certain spots). Kei was super communicative before the trip, and had a good (and flexible) schedule planned out for the day. He helped us with getting the proper trains to/from Hakata to Hita, which was appreciated. We hit all of the major AoT spots and still had time to see a wonderful artisanal pottery village, which was definitely one of the highlights. Lunch was excellent, and he also gave us some great recommendations for the food scene in Fukuoka. If you're looking for an AoT tour in Hita, or just want someone to show you some different sights in the Japanese countryside, we highly recommend Kei!

Patrick S.

5 / 5

Nov 23, 2025

Discover Usuki: A Journey Through History and Culture from Beppu

Nov 23, 2025

Oita

5 hours

“As a group of four, we hired Kei to take us to the historical city of Usuki to experience the some of the history of Japanese culture.”

We arrived in Beppu via a cruise ship, but planned on going to the city of Usuki to explore the samurai district and then venture on to see the Usuki stone Buddhas. We arranged a tour with Kei who had his own van that readily accommodated four of us for the ride from Beppu to Usuki, thus avoiding the need for public transport. Kei walked us through the samurai district highlighting the history of the area ending in a little shop with a wonderful unique blend of ice-cream. We then went on to see the Usuki stone Buddhas with Kei giving us a great historical overview. Kei then took us to a small pottery factory before taking us back to Beppu. When we got back to Beppu, Kei took us up to a great lookout high in the hills, where we got a wonderful view of the city and water below. Kei was an excellent guide, very hospitable and knowledgeable with a very good command of the English language, which made our trip a wonderful experience. Pat and Alida

Kei H.

Thank you very much for choosing Usuki tour, which is one of my most favorite programs to have a real-life taste of Japan. Hope you enjoyed miso ice cream.

Audrey L.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

Hita Private Custom Tour – Crafts, Culture & Local Flavor

Nov 11, 2025

Oita

5 hours 30 mins

“Best Tour Ever!!”

100% worth the cost. Traveling around Hita via the busses and taxis would have been impossible for all that ai wanted to see. Kei not only customized the itinerary, he was also great company and friendly! I included Attack on Titan stops as well as local geta store and yakisoba. Every single stop was memorable and the city is so beautiful. Kei communicated very well before the trip so I knew exact schedule for the day in advance. I didn't feel rushed at all.