Kaikyo Yume Tower
海峡ゆめタワー
A 153-meter observation tower with a glass sphere at the top, offering 360-degree views of the Kanmon Strait, Ganryujima, and the Sea of Japan.
Kaikyo Yume Tower is a landmark of Shimonoseki. It stands beside the Kaikyo International Convention Center near Shimonoseki Station. The tower is 153 meters tall, and its spherical observation room sits about 143 meters up. From it, you can see the Kanmon Strait, the Kanmon Bridge, Ganryujima, and the mountains of Kyushu in the distance. On clear days, you can even see the Sea of Japan. The observation room includes a Love Shrine and a night view area, making it a good choice for an evening visit. Admission is about 600 yen. Walk about 7 minutes from JR Shimonoseki Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:30 am–9:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Shimonoseki Aquarium Kaikyokan
- Ganryujima Island
- Karato Market
- Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Memorial Hall
- Akama Shrine
- Mojikō Retro
- Mekari Shrine
- Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel