Tsunoshima Bridge
角島大橋
A 1,780-meter sea-crossing bridge stretching straight over emerald-green water. It is one of Japan's most photogenic scenic drives.
Tsunoshima Bridge opened in 2000. It is 1,780 meters long, toll-free, and connects Honshu with Tsunoshima Island. The water beneath the bridge is a clear emerald green. The classic photo of the bridge is taken from Amase Park or nearby viewpoints on the Honshu side. Once across, you'll find the Tsunoshima Lighthouse, designed in 1876 by the British engineer Richard Henry Brunton, which you can climb. The island also has the white-sand beach Coubo-hama and a location used for a Japanese TV drama. From downtown Shimonoseki, the drive takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. JR Tsunoushi Station has bus connections, but buses run infrequently.
Opening hours
Open all day; lighthouse approx. 09:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Motonosumi Shrine
- Chofu Castle Town & Kozanji Temple
- Hinoyama Park
- Akama Shrine
- Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Memorial Hall
- Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
- Mekari Shrine
- Karato Market