Hinoyama Park
火の山公園
A 268-meter viewpoint beside the Shimonoseki Strait, overlooking the Kanmon Bridge, passing ships, and Moji Port across the water.
Hinoyama is named after the beacon fire towers that once stood here in ancient times. From the summit observation deck, you can see the Kanmon Bridge, the Kanmon Strait, and the Moji and Shimonoseki city areas together. Ships passing through the strait make a dramatic scene, and the sunset and night views are especially beautiful. The park has a tulip garden that blooms around mid-April. You can drive or take a bus to the summit parking lot, or hike up from the trail around Dannoura. Remains of old gun batteries are on the hillside. From the Shimonoseki exit of the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel, it is about a 15-minute walk to the foot of the mountain.
Opening hours
Open all day (some facilities approx. 10:00 am–10:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
- Mekari Shrine
- Akama Shrine
- Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Memorial Hall
- Karato Market
- Shimonoseki Aquarium Kaikyokan
- Mojikō Retro
- Chofu Castle Town & Kozanji Temple