Karato

Karato (唐戸) is the downtown area of the city of Shimonoseki, Japan. Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, it is known for its fish market.[1]

Main sightseeing spots and institutions

Sightseeing

Others

  • Shimonoseki City Hall
  • Arcaport development area

Festivals

  • Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival (May)
  • Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival (August)
  • Shimonoseki Bakan Festival (August)
  • Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon (November)

Transportation

Ferries

  • The Kanpu ferry from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal to Busan in South Korea regularly.
  • The Orient ferry from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal to Qingdao in China regularly.
  • The Orient ferry from Shimonoseki Port International Terminal to Shanghai in China regularly.

Trains

Buses

Sanden Kotsu runs frequent local buses to the Karato area.

See also

References

  1. ^ Pilley, Kevin (April 4, 2014). "An intoxicating tour of Japan's deadly puffer fish capital". CNN. Retrieved 3 June 2025.

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