Ego Travel Guide
Shimonoseki
Popular places to visit
Tsunoshima Bridge
You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a visit to Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park, a lovely green space in Shimonoseki. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Sumiyoshi Shrine
After visiting Sumiyoshi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shimonoseki. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Karato Fish Market
During your visit to Shimonoseki, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karato Fish Market. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium during your trip to Shimonoseki. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Sea Mall Shimonoseki
During your trip to Shimonoseki, you can do some window-shopping at Sea Mall Shimonoseki. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Ego
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
"Beautiful view of Kokura with the mountains in the background, and the lively city in the foreground. Great location for catching the Shinkansen the next morning."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
"Great old style hotel right near the JR station. Big room and classic hallways, with great service. All basic amenities were provided. Right next to the drawbridge and the harbour walk, and the ferry to Honshu. Didn't try the Italian restaurant."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
"Room was moist with poor ventilation. Also can’t go in the lobby before check in or after check out without an additional charge. Lobby is nice."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
"The breakfast was very poor."
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI
"AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
"Location was ideal for our four night stay. Located a short walk from Kokura Station, we were able to get checked in and into a restaurant for dinner within 45 mins of arriving by train from Osaka. Room was clean, and adequate in size for four adults. There was no servicing of the room during the ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Where to stay in Ego
Ozuki
You might consider checking out Road Station Kikugawa while you're exploring Ozuki and the larger Shimonoseki area.
Hatabu
While Hatabu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Karato Fish Market and Shimonoseki Fish Market.
